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 on Friday and Philosophy on Saturday workshops offer fascinating discussions on exploring moral dilemmas, the philosophy of punishment, or maybe the nature of love, suffering, liberty and freedom of speech.
Courses 2024/25
Introduction to Philosophy Part 5 C (S18P)
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: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 10:00-12:00 Duration: 10 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £160 (Concession: £96)
Find Out MoreIntroduction to Philosophy Part 3 (S12P)
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: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 19:00-21:00 Duration: 10 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £160 (Concession: £96)
Find Out MorePhilosophy on Fridays Freedom: Is John Stuart Mill’s book ‘On Liberty’ still relevant today? (S25P)
Description: In this workshop we will explore the main principles of the book ‘On Liberty’. We will discuss how relevant Mill’s views of freedom of speech, action and character are in the social media-dominated world of today.
Tutor: Jim Mepham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 25 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £40 (Concession: £24)
Find Out MoreIntroduction to Philosophy Part 4 C (S15P)
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: 25 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 10:00-12:00 Duration: 10 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £160 (Concession: £96)
Find Out MorePhilosophy on Fridays - What we can learn from Ancient Greek philosophers about self-control? (S26P)
Description: This workshop will explore what we can learn from Plato and Aristotle about self- control and self-discipline. We will discuss their ethical ideas and what these philosophers can tell us about harmony, purpose and self-improvement.
Tutor: Jim Mepham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 09 May 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £40 (Concession: £24)
Find Out MorePhilosophy on Saturdays - Exploring Philosophical ‘thought experiments' (S27P)
Description: In this interactive workshop we will discuss some well-known philosophical ’thought experiments’. These dilemmas and problems, which come from both Ancient and Modern Philosophy, will prompt you to examine carefully, think critically and explain your ideas.
Tutor: Jim Mepham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 17 May 2025 (Summer) Times: Sat 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £40 (Concession: £24)
Find Out MorePhilosophy on Saturdays - What does it mean to be selfish? (S28P)
Description: In this workshop we will explore the meaning of selfishness, hedonism, altruism and many other concepts. We will also discuss some of the themes of Iris Murdoch’s book, ‘The Sovereignty of Good’, and examine their relevance to our lives today.
Tutor: Jim Mepham Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 14 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Sat 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £40 (Concession: £24)
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