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Introductory Course

Introduction to Philosophy Courses are held three or four times a year commencing in January/February, May and September/October at the School premises: 102 Beaufort Street, Perth. Enrol Now

The next Introductory Courses will be held

October Term 2010

Tuesday October 12 at 6.15 pm

Thursday October 14 at 7.00 pm

Saturday October 16 at 9.30 am

Introductory Course – AUD$200.00

 

Enrolments for the Introductory Course can be made as follows:


1. On-line by completing the on-line Enrolment Form and proceeding to the Credit Card Payment Page
2. Downloading the registration form and post/fax/email
3. In person, either at the Free Lecture or on your first evening of attendance
4. By Credit Card over the phone on 08 9379 8073 during office hours.

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*Concessions available for Aged Pensioners & Full Time Students, Others may apply in writing.



 Course Content

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Week 1 The importance and meaning of philosophy. What is wisdom? How can wisdom be expressed in practice? A simple practical exercise to develop inner poise and efficiency in action.
Week 2 Guiding principles. ‘Who am I”. The importance of clear observation. Viewing the world with an open mind.
Week 3 The levels of awareness. The qualities of higher consciousness. Plato: The immortality of the soul.
Week 4 Seeing the unity underlying everything. The true nature of Man. Transcending fear.
Week 5 Reason. Levels of discrimination. The right and wrong use of reason.
Week 6 Raising one’s level of consciousness. Forms of beauty. Absolute beauty.
Week 7 What am I? The constituents of the human being; body, mind and heart.
Week 8 The unchanging observer. The power of attention.
Week 9 Teachings from the ancient wisdom of India; the three primary constituents of creation. How to live stress free.
Week 10 Your true essence. Being free.
Week 11 The three aspects of love. The object of speech.
Week 12 The value of philosophy. Truth, inner stillness, ‘Know Thyself’ and go free.