Introductory Course Outline The 9 week introductory course offers an entirely practical approach to the study and practice of philosophy. It provides guidance for a deeper understanding of ourselves, the world in which we live and a fresh way of dealing with the challenges that we face in everyday life. Course Outline Session 1: What is Philosophy? A very practical exercise in awareness. Session 2: Self-knowledge. Observation and verification. Being open minded. Session 3: Knowledge vs information. Levels of awareness. The spirit of enquiry. Session 4: The possibility of realising your full potential. Transcending fear. Session 5: Reason, justice and injustice. Experiencing deeper levels of being through stillness. Session 6:The question: ‘What am I’? Attention. Session 7:Three forces of nature. Freedom from pleasure and pain. Session 8:What is beyond these universal forces? Attention - free and bound. Session 9:The nature of truth and goodness. Please click here here to download a brochure for the current term. The brochure for the upcoming term will be available on line shortly. At the conclusion of the introductory course, people are invited to record their comments or observations. Here is a sample of what some had to say: ‘Such a great benefit for my life for so little investment! It is such a fantastic course – presented in a friendly, meaningful and unobtrusive way.’ ‘It opened up a bigger world and one that I hope continually expands. In some ways I understand myself more, in some ways less but I’m OK about it.’ ‘I appreciated the care and attention to detail and the courtesy of everyone.’ 'The attention to detail was extraordinary - mindful and nourishing. I so appreciated it all - Thank you ! Beautifully crafted.' ' I commend the School of Philosophy for making such a course accessible. I look forward to the next one.'