Introductory course in Colchester
Practical Philosophy and Happiness
Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living.
A Sat Nav for Life
Discover philosophy as a way of life
Life can be seen as a journey. When we are feeling strong and clear-minded it is an adventure. The inner journey of understanding and feeling gives direction to the outer journey and makes it magnificent
Practical Philosophy and mindfulness helps us to find our direction in life.
This popular Colchester course is practical rather than academic and draws on sources of wisdom from East and West, past and present.
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Local face-to-face evening courses available in Colchester.
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Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living. Meet with like minded individuals.
Course only £60
Introductory 10 week course only £60. Limited spaces.
Explore Life To The Full… through 10 weekly sessions
The Colchester course offers 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.
Students are invited to see life as a place to test the words of the wise through practical and mindful exercises.
The 10 weekly sessions explore central human questions through discussion, practical observation, conversation and reflection in good company.
Introductory Offer
Practical Philosophy Course for Life-
10 weekly sessions
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Starts: Tue 1st October 2024
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Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Refreshment break
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Limited places
The Journey
Themes included in the course:
What is beauty?
Is there such a thing as absolute beauty?
Beauty has the capacity to open the heart and bring delight. In this session we discuss our direct experience of beauty in its different form: of the sensory world, of thought, of feelings, of the inner nature, and of conduct.
We consider Plato’s idea of there being ultimately one beauty – beauty absolute – ‘not knowing birth or death, growth or decay’.
Holidays come and go. Clothes wear out. Bank accounts go up and down. Through all this,
the desire for happiness is a compass point.
The desire for happiness is hard-wired into human nature because happiness is part of our nature. But something’s blocking the flow. The Happiness course opens the gate and sets you on your way and focuses on meeting the perennial need for everyone to find the well-spring of happiness through all of life’s changing circumstances.
This course will calibrate your compass, provide a map and refresh your navigation skills.
Happiness and service. Is happiness natural?
What is true happiness? Is this natural to a man or woman? How may it be experienced fully and how is it lost? Is it permanent or transient?
Happiness and law; Happiness and utilitarianism;
Happiness and pleasure, Epicurus, Aristippus, Plato
The Platonic goods which lead to happiness
Lao Tzu, finding inner equilibrium
An introduction to Marsilio Ficino
Happiness: contentment, Patanjali
Finding happiness in work
Happiness and Wisdom
Location
- 89 East Hill, Colchester, CO1 2QN
- All Health & Safety followed
How to Enrol
- Step 1 - Click 'Enrol Today' & enter your details
- Step 2 - We confirm your enrolment
- Step 3 - Pay the course fee to secure your place
- Step 4 - Receive your receipt and course details by email.
- Introductory Course only £60
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How the Introductory Course works
A tutor presents philosophical ideas, and leads a discussion based on what arises in the group. Being practical rather than academic, the emphasis is on personal knowledge and experience. Students are encouraged neither to accept nor reject the ideas put forward, but to test them in practice for themselves, in the light of their own experience.
Next Introductory course in Colchester
Practical Philosophy Course Enrolment
- Starts: Tuesday 1st October 2024
- Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Frequently asked questions
The course is practical in the sense that it takes philosophical ideas and shows how they can be of direct use in our everyday lives. The intention is to stimulate enquiry and through this expand the way we look at the world and ourselves.
Click ‘Enrol Today’ on this page or emailing [email protected]
Once enrolled you will receive a confirmation email with your day of attendance and receive a receipt confirming your registration.
No, all you need is an open and enquiring mind. The course is intended for everyone, regardless of education, occupation, race, political or religious belief.
Yes, we also offer the course as an online course via Zoom, ask for details.
First you need to enrol on a course. The in-person courses are available in Colchester and at many other local venues up and down the country. A local map can be found on this page.
If you have any questions simply email us at [email protected]
What some of our students say...
“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.”
“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."