Ongoing Courses

After completing the Introductory and Foundation courses, you are invited to continue your adventure in practical philosophy. Further courses are offered, which serve to expand and deepen students’ appreciation of the search for wisdom. 

Practical philosophy is not so much a subject of study as it is a way of life, and these courses provide the opportunity for ongoing exploration. There are many students around the world who have been attending the School’s courses for several decades!

Information about the next courses to be offered in term 2, 2025 (commencing in May) is available below.

Eligibility criteria may apply to ongoing courses and students transferring from other locations or returning from a break in attendance are invited to contact us before enrolling.

Freedom in Action

The aim of Practical Philosophy is to be free. Last term we began to explore philosophical freedom. As part of freedom, we seek to see everything in proper perspective, to realise our full potential, to come to know ourselves. This term we will continue to deepen our consideration of freedom through the realm of action.

Prerequisite: completion of the Freedom course.

Philosophy as a Way of Life

The philosophers of Ancient Greece and India did not regard philosophy as just an intellectual or academic subject. To them it was about how people lived and the quality of their lives. When other areas of life fall into a state of uncertainty or doubt, philosophy can provide direction, and a sense of certainty. It can give us a greater sense of perspective on life.  Philosophy can simplify, clarify and enrich our lives.

Prerequisite: completion of the Knowledge and Freedom course

Rebirth

Our subject this term is rebirth, or reincarnation. This is an idea common to cultures throughout the world. One reason for considering the subject is because the idea of reincarnation has been so widely held. It is an idea accepted both in the Buddhist and Hindu teachings; it was part of ancient Greek and Egyptian thought; it has appeared in abundant diversity around the world. An idea that has had, and continues to have, such currency is worthy of attention. Another reason is that the idea can help us live more philosophically.

Prerequisite: completion of the M3 Measure course