Introductory Course
Introduction to Philosophy Courses are held three times a year commencing in January/February, May and September at the School premises: 102 Beaufort Street, Perth. Enrol Now or for Course Content See Below:
The next Introductory Course ‘Sustainable Happiness’ is
February 2012
Tuesday January 31 at 6.15 pm
Thursday February 2 at 7.00 pm
Saturday February 4 at 9.30 am
Introductory Course ‘Sustainable Happiness’ – Special Offer for this term only is AUD$150.00
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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Course Content: |
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| Week | Description |
| Week 1 | Philosophy and Wisdom, why study philosophy and the nature of wisdom. The wisdom within. |
| Week 2 | Self-discovery. Self-knowledge. Who or what am I? What is my potential in living? How may I realise that potential? These questions are as old as mankind itself. |
| Week 3 | 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? |
| Week 4 | Living in the present moment, the now. What is the potential of the present moment? We will consider the power of attention to connect with the present moment. |
| Week 5 | What is justice and injustice? What does it mean to live justly? In particular we will look at what Plato has to say on this subject. |
| Week 6 | How to understand and use energy well. Can we increase the energy available to us? |
| Week 7 | We will consider two practical frameworks for reason. How can reason enrich our lives? |
| Week 8 | What is beauty? What is its purpose? Where does it come from? |
| Week 9 | How to see unity in diversity, the common thread of life? |
| Week 10 | How does the desire for truth show itself? How may it be satisfied? |
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