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Philosophy Course

 

 

Philosophy

This  Foundation Philosophy Course offers an entirely practical approach to the study of philosophical principles that have transformed mankind's appreciation of its fundamental nature.  This course consists of three terms which may to taken on a term to term basis.

It draws from great eastern and western streams of understanding and introduces powerful principles in a way that can be immediately applied to the situations all of us face.

The topics explored:  

Summary

Your Group work will be based on discussion, questions and answers.  You will be asked to practise exercises, and your experiences and observations will form an important part of each evening.  The course will include the following topics: -

 

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The importance and meaning of Philosophy.

‘What is wisdom?’  ‘Can wisdom work in practice?’  

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The basis of our practise is observation.

Levels of awareness.  

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Exercises to help us experience inner peace.
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The fundamental question: 'What am I?'

A look at body, mind, the emotional centre, the essence.  

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Freedom.

'Are we hostage to our attachments?' 'Can we be free?'  

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Attention.

‘Where is our attention most of the time?’   ‘ What can we do about it?’  

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Reason, Happiness, Love.

True Reason, True Happiness, True Love.  Widening the circles.  

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Truth, the essence of our being.

Inner stillness, the way of Truth.  

 

The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus said: -

“Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he is young, nor weary in the search of it when he has grown old.  For no age is too early or too late for the benefits of Philosophy.” Epicurus, Letter to Menoeceus

 Note:   This is a summary of the topics covered on this course.  The School reserves the right to vary this course from time to time.

 

A more detailed course summary is available here.

To view the centres where philosophy courses are run in East Anglia and for further information please click HERE.

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