Philosophy means love of wisdom (philo-sophia) and it is essentially an active attitude of awareness towards life. In this sense, we are all born philosophers, with an innate need to ask questions and with the intuition that there are answers to be found.
Every civilisation has passed on to us its experience and understanding of life. However, most of us have only a basic knowledge of philosophy and have had little opportunity to learn about the vast heritage of ideas that have inspired and guided humanity throughout history.
This 18-week course will introduce you to the major concepts of Eastern and Western Philosophy and explore their relevance and practical application for our lives.
Every civilisation has passed on to us its experience and understanding of life. However, most of us have only a basic knowledge of philosophy and have had little opportunity to learn about the vast heritage of ideas that have inspired and guided humanity throughout history.
This 18-week course will introduce you to the major concepts of Eastern and Western Philosophy and explore their relevance and practical application for our lives.
Course Topics
Timeless & Universal Philosophy • India • Tibet • Buddhism • China • Egypt • Greece •
Rome • The Neoplatonic School • Philosophy of History • The Human Being & the Universe • The Hermetic Tradition
Rome • The Neoplatonic School • Philosophy of History • The Human Being & the Universe • The Hermetic Tradition
Info & Fees
Fees for the 16-week course are £220, (£160 concessions) inclusive of all hand-outs and printed material.
*First evening free*
The first evening will be held at our premises in Islington. This evening is free to attend and gives the opportunity to see if the course is what you are looking for. There will be two full classes with a break in the middle and a chance for refreshments.
*Enrolment*
For those wanting to enrol on the full course, you can either do this in advance or at the end of the free introductory evening. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and the maximum size of each group will be 12. The course will continue in person at our premises (subject to any further government restrictions).
The course evenings start at 7pm and finish at 9.30pm, with a break in the middle. Please arrive promptly, before 7pm where possible.
*First evening free*
The first evening will be held at our premises in Islington. This evening is free to attend and gives the opportunity to see if the course is what you are looking for. There will be two full classes with a break in the middle and a chance for refreshments.
*Enrolment*
For those wanting to enrol on the full course, you can either do this in advance or at the end of the free introductory evening. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and the maximum size of each group will be 12. The course will continue in person at our premises (subject to any further government restrictions).
The course evenings start at 7pm and finish at 9.30pm, with a break in the middle. Please arrive promptly, before 7pm where possible.
"Science is organised knowledge.
Wisdom is organised life."
IMMANUEL KANT
Reserve Your Place on Philosophies of East & West 18-week Course.
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How to find us
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New Acropolis (Main Premises) 19 Compton Terrace, Islington, London N1 2UN Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington - Victoria Line Bus Routes: 4, 19, 30, 43, 271, 277 |
VAUXHALL, SW8
Wheatsheaf Community Hall Wheatsheaf Lane (off South Lambeth Road), London SW8 2UP Nearest Tube Stations: Vauxhall - Victoria Line & Nine Elms (Northern Line) Bus Routes: 2, N2, 88, 77, 87, N87, 196, 452, 344, 360 |
Other Upcoming Events
Short Course: Images & Symbols of Nature
Tuesdays 14, 21 & 28 February, 7pm. Islington N1. Tickets £55 (£45 cons)
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About New Acropolis
New Acropolis is a non-profit educational charity working in the fields of philosophy, culture and volunteering.
Its mission is to revive the concept of philosophy as a means of individual and collective renewal and transformation.
In 2019 we were included in the Parliamentary Review for Education Services.
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