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Philosophy Cafe Fridays

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.

  • Weekly TopicsWeekly topics taken from the philosophy courses with a focus on Practical Philosophy, and what works in ‘my’ life.
  • Breakout roomsBreakout rooms are allocated to allow time to meet and discuss ideas in smaller groups
  • Open mindedParticipants are encouraged neither to accept nor reject ideas, but to keep an open mind to discover what might be useful.

Engage or Recharge…

These weekly sessions (facilitated by Peter Whitfield) let you get together with like minded people, who want to engage or recharge their interest in the practical benefits of studying and practising philosophy. 

They offer 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.

Attendees are invited to see life as a place to test the words of the wise through practical and mindful exercises.

Free drop-in sessions

Free drop-in sessions on Zoom, no need to attend every week.

  • Weekly topics taken from the philosophy courses with a focus on Practical Philosophy, and what works in ‘my’ life.
  • Breakout rooms are allocated to allow time to meet and discuss ideas in smaller groups
  • Participants are encouraged neither to accept nor reject ideas, but to keep an open mind to discover what might be useful. 
  • We will use the four principles of platonic dialogue.

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Is Odysseus’ Odyssey our Odyssey?

In Homer’s famous story ‘ the Odyssey’, Odysseus encounters many trials and adventures, both on a physical and a metaphysical level.  This has entered public cognition to this day as the term ‘an Odyssey’ – a lengthy journey of some sort. In this talk Carolyn Saunders briefly outlines Odysseus’ journey in context so that we may

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July 5, 2023
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THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MONARCHY

On Friday 5th May, 2023, Ian Alston will address us on THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MONARCHY. On this, the Eve of the Coronation, Ian will take us through all the stages of the ceremony, focusing on the Oath and the Anointing and showing how it binds the country together into a United Kingdom. It

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April 26, 2023
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How our introductory courses work

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.

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Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living. Meet with like minded individuals.

This popular course is practical rather than academic and draws on sources of wisdom from East and West, past and present.

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“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.”

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"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."

Frequently asked questions about our courses

The course is practical in the sense that it is designed to 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.

Online or by calling 0208 688 2634.

If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email with your day of attendance. If you register by any means other than online, you will receive a receipt confirming your registration.

Yes, we have a local Croydon venue where you can attend the course face-to-face. We also have other venues across the UK.

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.

Face-to-face meetings will be held safely following all Health & Safety guidelines for your complete peace of mind.

Yes, we offer an online version of the course via Zoom. To find out more visit: https://courses.schoolofphilosophy.org

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We have local face-to-face courses available across the UK. Our introductory courses can be attended online or at the following locations: London, Guildford, Midlands (Birmingham), SE London (Croydon), North East (Brighouse, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Leeds, Loughborough, Nottingham, Saltaire, Sheffield, York), North West (Stockport, Chorley, Wirral), St Albans, Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh), Peterborough, Cambridge, Oxford, Sussex, Wessex, Berkshire, East Anglia, Kingston, Kent
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Many of our students tell us how life transformational our courses are.
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So as a way of giving back and making our transformational ‘Introductory 10-week course’ affordable for as many people as possible, we are allowing you to enrol for this ‘FULL 10-week Introductory Course’ for…

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(The equivalent of £2.50 per week).

Please note: This offer gives you a risk-free opportunity to experience our transformational courses first-hand. NOTE: Due to this low introductory pricing these introductory courses do tend to get fully enrolled in advance.