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Shakespeare’s Philosophy and the illusion of Life

 Celebratings the Bard’s Birthday. Sunday 30th April 2023         10.00 am until 11.15 am Martin Bloomfield, a long-time member of the School of Philosophy and Economic Science, and fond of the Bard’s words, with Janet Murray and Sean M Kelly, will explore Shakespeare’s philosophical interest in the illusion of life. This will be an on-line event using

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Ethical Entrepreneur
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Value-based Leadership and the Ethical Entrepreneur

Sunday  11 December 2022. Paul Palmarozza, is a long-time member of the School and at the same time a successful business leader. He has been a tutor in the school for many years, and written books about the application of timeless values and principles in business and in life. He has also been a Guest

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Philosophy Cafe
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Philosophy Cafe Fridays

A weekly get together of like minded people, who want to engage or recharge their interest in the practical benefits of studying philosophy. Free drop-in sessions on Zoom, no need to attend every week. Engage or Recharge… These weekly sessions (facilitated by Peter Whitfield) let you get together with like minded people, who want to engage

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Ethical Entrepreneur
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Ethical Entrepreneur (20 Nov 2022)

Paul Palmarozza, is a long-time member of the School and at the same timea successful business leader. He has been a tutor in the school for many years, and written books about the application of timeless values and principles in business and in life. He has also been a Guest Lecturer at business schools in

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