10 week courses in Guildford
Practical Philosophy
Practical life skills with enough toughness to last a lifetime.
Discover the Wisdom Within
Free to be Yourself
Philosophy aims to set you free.
Free from pressures and worries, free from limiting ways of thinking, free to grow and be yourself.
Take your first steps to freedom with our 10 week course.
Local Course
Local face-to-face courses in Guildford GU2 4DJ
Peace of Mind
A safe space with experienced & supportive tutors & others looking to philosophy to set them free.
Practical Wisdom
Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living. Meet with like minded individuals.
Offer only £30
Introductory offer – 10 week course only £30. (Normally £100). Limited spaces.
This popular course is practical rather than academic and draws on sources of wisdom from East and West, past and present.
Explore Life To The Full… through 10 weekly sessions
How the introductory course works
This Guildford 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 encouraged to test the ideas put forward in practice for themselves, in the light of their own experience.
- A tutor presents philosophical ideas, and leads a discussion based on what arises in the group.
- Practical rather than academic with the emphasis on personal knowledge and experience.
- A Tool Kit is provided of practical and mindful exercises.
- Fresh thinking you can put into practice today
- New insights, Fresh Perspectives, Expertise in good company
By attending this 10 session course you will learn practical exercises that will help you
- Reduce stress
- Understand yourself and others
- Make better decisions
- Find contentment and simple happiness
- Discover the joy of living in the present moment
- Learn how to harness the transformative power of attention
- Uncover inner wisdom, potential and purpose
Self-enquiry through practical philosophy
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’.
Location
- St Catherines School House, 26a Portsmouth Road, Guildford, GU2 4DJ
- Course Fee: £30 (Normally £100)
- Limited Spaces
Mon 20th Jan 2025 (7:30pm)
Wed 22nd Jan 2025 (10am)
Wed 22nd Jan 2025 (7:30pm)
How to Enrol
- Step 1 - Click 'Enrol Now' & enter your details
- Step 2 - Choose course date & location
- Step 3 - Pay course fee on next page
- Step 4 - Receive your receipt and course details by email.
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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.
Online or by calling 01483 457 769 during office hours.
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.
For online courses, you will receive an email with your Zoom log-in details a few days before the start of your course.
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. If you are interested in the online course go to: courses.schoolofphilosophy.org
First you need to enrol on a course. The in-person courses are available in Guildford and at many other local UK venues. A local Guildford map can be found on this page.
If you have any questions simply call us on 01483 457 769 or by emailing [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."