Practical Philosophy - Introductory Course
F1 - Wisdom Within. This ten-week course offers a fresh perspective on life, built around timeless wisdom that speaks to the heart of what it means to live well. It's an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect - with yourself, and with the world around you.
Course Info
Course Terms & Dates
The School follows a three-term year, with new courses beginning in January, May, and September. For Term Dates scroll down to footer. See specific course for start dates.
Frequency & Duration: Each course runs for 10-12 weeks, meeting once a week for appprox. 2hrs.
Fees
Course fees cover the full term and are dependent on venue/platform costs. Fees are due at the start of each course.
Getting Started
Begin your journey with Introductory Course: Wisdom Within. From there, go on the F2, F3 etc. You're welcome to continue as far as you'd like - each course builds on the last.
Where to Join
Courses are offered at 5 physical branches in Gauteng (see Locations), and an online branch.
Prerequisites
Courses are designed to be taken in sequence. For example, to enrol in F3, you’ll need to have completed F1 and F2.
Course Contents
Why we study philosophy; The nature of wisdom and what it means to be wise.
Self-discovery; Self-knowledge; The question: Who or what am I? The potential within. How to realize that potential.
Different levels of awareness. What is our usual state of awareness? Are there greater levels of awareness? If so, how may we gain access to them?
What is the potential of the present moment? We consider the power of attention to connect with the present moment.
The nature of justice and injustice. What does it mean to live justly? What are the obstacles to living justly. What does Plato have to say on this subject.
How to understand and make the best use of these energies. How can we increase the energy available to us?
The sovereign power of the human being. The nature of reason and its application. Making better decisions through the use of reason. The three main components of a human being.
What is the nature of beauty? What is its purpose? Where does it come from?
How to see unity in diversity, the common thread running through life.
How does this innate desire for truth show itself? How can we come to the truth of any situation?
Course Start Dates
See the different dates and times for each branch in Gauteng:
| Branch | Course Preview | Course Start |
|---|---|---|
| Benoni | Wed 17 Sept @ 19:00 | Wed 24 Sept @ 19:00 |
| Johannesburg |
Sat 13 Sept @ 10:00 & Sat 20 Sept @ 09:30 |
Sat 20 Sept @ 09:30 |
| Lenasia |
Sun 14 Sept @ 10:00 & Sat 20 Sept @ 08:30 |
Sat 20 Sept @ 08:30 |
| Online |
Sat 13 Sept @ 09:00 & Tues 16 Sept @ 19:00 & Wed 17 Sept @ 19:00 |
Tues 16 Sept @ 19:00 OR Wed 17 Sept @ 19:00 |
| Pretoria | Tues 16 Sept @ 19:00 | Tues 16 Sept @ 19:00 |
| Sandton |
Sat 13 Sept @ 10:00 & Sat 20 Sept @ 09:30 |
Sat 20 Sept @ 09:30 |
