Philosophy courses are stimulating and enjoyable courses covering the major philosophical trends and contributions made by the great minds of our time.
Keep your mind active, challenge your ideas about the world around us and see the meaning of our existence from different perspectives.
As well as our longer philosophy courses we have series of Philosophy for Everyday Life – Saturday workshops which offer fascinating discussions on exploring moral dilemmas, the philosophy of justice, or maybe the nature of love, free will, living better lives and pleasure.
Courses 2025/26
Introduction to Philosophy Part 3 (SLC3)
Description: Political philosophy and the challenges of Democracy, Installation theory, Philosophical feminism, behavioural philosophy, Consciousness and Ethics, and many other critical thinking topics. This course will follow on from Part 2; students can join without having attended Part 1 and 2.
Tutor: Leo Chaligha Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 30 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Thursday 10:00-12:00 Duration: 10 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £165 (Concession: £100)
Find Out MoreIntroduction to Philosophy Part 4 C (SLC4C)
Description: We will continue our fascinating discussion about human knowledge, its value and the meaning and position our human life in the universe. This Part 4 C Philosophy course will explore further influential philosophical conceptions
Tutor: Leo Chaligha Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 30 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Thursday 19:00-21:00 Duration: 10 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £165 (Concession: £100)
Find Out MoreIntroduction to Philosophy Part 5 C (SLC5C)
Description: This course will be an Intellectually stimulating journey across various philosophical topics with fascinating discussions about knowledge and the ultimate meaning of life. This Part 5 C Philosophy course will continue to further explore fundamental philosophical concepts and questions.
Tutor: Leo Chaligha Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 01 May 2026 (Summer) Times: Friday 10:00-12:00 Duration: 10 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £165 (Concession: £100)
Find Out MorePhilosophy for everyday life - Why are so few famous Philosophers women? (SJM8)
Description: We will explore the ideas of some key women philosophers including Hannah Arendt, Simone De Beauvoir, Phillippa Foot and Martha Nussbaum. Their ideas will relate to ethics, authority, politics and relationships.
Tutor: Jim Mepham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 16 May 2026 (Summer) Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)
Find Out MorePhilosophy for everyday life - How can we live better lives? (SJM9)
Description: We will explore some of the key ideas of Aristotle, Sartre, Nietzsche and some modern thinkers who give us an idea of what constitutes human flourishing.
Tutor: Jim Mepham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 13 Jun 2026 (Summer) Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)
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