Wisdom
The School's introductory course. Ten weeks exploring fundamental questions: how we know, how we should live, and what it means to pay attention. No prior knowledge required.
About this course
Practical Philosophy from both East & West
A course in practical wisdom for everyday living. Students are invited to see life as a place to test the words of the wise through practical and mindful exercises.
Philosophy aims to set you free. Free from pressures and worries, free from limiting ways of thinking, free to grow and be yourself. Take your first steps to freedom with our 10-week course.
This popular course is practical rather than academic and draws on sources of wisdom from East and West, past and present.
The aim of this course is to offer a practical means to discover fully who we are, understand how to relate to the world we live in and see what gets in the way of being happy, peaceful and free.
Philosophy has the power to improve our lives and benefit society, beyond measure.
Self-enquiry through practical philosophy
What students say...
“The daily awareness exercises … have changed my thinking and I feel more relaxed about situations in the media and other aspects of my daily life.”
“The knowledge and experience that I have gained from the philosophy classes has helped me to discover more about myself and better prepare for dealing with life's daily surprises and challenges.”
“Absolutely loving the course!! …Really changing how I think about things and life in general.”
“...I am benefiting greatly from the content and the practical nature of it. Thank you, it is enriching my life.”
What's included
- 10 weekly meetings
- Study online or in person
- Led by an experienced tutor
Week by week
Choose your session
Times below are shown in UK time.
Mon 10:00am to 11:30am
Tutor: Tutor to be confirmed
Mon 7:00pm to 9:15pm
Mandeville Place, London
Tutor: Stephen Silver
Wed 7:00pm to 9:15pm
Mandeville Place, London
Tutor: Richard Ibbett
Wed 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Online via Zoom
Tutor: Tutor to be confirmed
Thu 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Online via Zoom
Tutor: Yolanda Saunders
Thu 7:00pm to 9:15pm
Mandeville Place, London
Tutor: Sherry Moran
Sat 10:00am to 11:30am
Online via Zoom
Tutor: Elka Raine
If the fee is a barrier, contact us and we will be glad to discuss what is possible.
Tutors may occasionally change before term begins.