FREE Introductory Evening - Philosophies of East & West 18-week Course

Philosophy means love of wisdom (philo-sophia) and is an active attitude of awareness towards life. In this sense, we are all born philosophers, with an innate need to ask questions and with the intuition that there are answers to be found. Every civilisation has passed on to us its experience and understanding of life. However, most of us have had little opportunity to learn about the vast heritage of ideas that have inspired and guided humanity throughout history.

This 18-week course will introduce you to the major systems of thought of East and West with a focus on their application in daily life. Topics are arranged under three subject headings: Ethics, Sociopolitics and Philosophy of History.

Tickets & Fees

This first evening is free to attend and gives the opportunity to see if the course is what you are looking for. There will be two full classes with a break in the middle and a chance for refreshments.

Price for the whole course £260 (£180 concessions). For those wanting to enrol on the full course, payment can either be in advance or after the introductory evening.

Course Content

Ethics: Understanding yourself Introduction to Ethics and the philosophies of India, Tibet, Buddhism and China (Confucius).

Sociopolitics: Living together in harmony with others Introduction to Sociopolitics, the philosophies of Plato & Aristotle, Justice in Ancient Egypt, Neoplatonism, Importance of Education, the Stoic Philosophers.

Philosophy of History: Being part of something greater Introduction to Philosophy of History, Macrocosm and Microcosm, History and Mythology, Cycles of History, Freedom and Destiny, Hermetic Sciences.

For more information about the course and topics please visit: philosophiesofeastandwest.org