Introductory Course : Thurs 8, Tues 13, Wed 14 of October - 7 PM to 9:30 PM
Philosophies of East & West: First Evening free taster to 18 Week Course
Philosophy means the love of wisdom, and being a philosopher essentially means having an active attitude and awareness towards life.
We are all born philosophers, with a natural need to ask questions and with the intuition that there are answers to be found. Every civilisation has tried to pass on its wisdom, leaving us a vast heritage of useful knowledge and experiences to rediscover.
Explore the timeless ideas that have inspired and guided humanity throughout history and their relevance and practical application for our lives.
This 18-week course will introduce you to the major concepts of Eastern and Western Philosophy with a focus on their application in daily life.
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.
Introductory Evening: The first evening is free and introduces the course and gives the opportunity to see if this is what you are looking for. There will be two classes and a 30min break in the middle with refreshments.
Applications & Enrolment: The course fee is £290 which can be paid upon enrolment online or on the evening. The application form is found here Application - Philosophies of East & West. For the best experience, we cap group size to a maximum 12 participants.
Course Content Topics are arranged under three headings: Ethics, Sociopolitics and Philosophy of History.
Ethics - Understanding yourself Ethics enquires about moral principles and the impact of individuals on their environment. It is also related to happiness, as it helps us to find the right inner attitude to deal with different life situations in ways that are beneficial to ourselves and others. The topics are: Introduction to Ethics and the philosophies of India, Tibet, Buddhism and China (Confucius).
Sociopolitics - Living together in harmony with others Sociopolitics looks at relationships in society, both between individuals and between the individual and the group. It is concerned with finding principles by which we can create harmonious communities where everyone can flourish. The topics are: 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 We are all products of history and at the same time we all contribute to making history. Philosophy of History seeks wisdom in the study of the past and how to apply lessons of history to the present. The topics are: Introduction to Philosophy of History, History and Mythology, Cycles of History, Freedom and Destiny, Hermetic Sciences.
For further enquires or if you have any questions, please contact us on events@newacropolisuk.org
Location: 18 Compton Terrace N1 2UN, next door to Union Chapel.
