10 April 2025

Philosophy Café – Free drop-in sessions

Philosophy Café

A weekly get together of like minded people, who want to engage or recharge their interest in the practical benefits of studying philosophy.

Free drop-in sessions on Zoom, no need to attend every week. You will need to register, please click here to register. 

  • Weekly topics taken from the philosophy courses with a focus on Practical Philosophy, and what works in ‘my’ life.
  • Breakout rooms are allocated to allow time to meet and discuss ideas in smaller groups
  • Participants are encouraged neither to accept nor reject ideas, but to keep an open mind to discover what might be useful. 
  • We will use the four principles of platonic dialogue.

Platonic dialogue

  1. Truth is the goal
  2. Be willing to be refuted
  3. Listen with full attention; give space to the other person, don’t monopolize the stage – everyone’s voice is important
  4. Ask questions

Peter Whitfield

Peter Whitfield has been teaching the introductory courses in Philosophy for over 30 years. His love of great stories and belief in an eternal wisdom that provides practical help to live life fully, truly and happily has helped thousands of students.

The Introductory Philosophy course has transformed so many lives and the Philosophy Café  is an opportunity for anyone, current students, past students, family or friends to come along and be inspired. 

With Peter’s facilitation, the Friday night Philosophy café promises to be a new, flourishing event. Come along, be a participant and Find Yourself, in good company.

Session Times:

8am/7pm London (Friday)

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Study Group : Conversations with Sri Santananda Saraswati

Conversations with Sri Santananda Saraswati

Key to the practice of philosophy in the School has been the conversations between the School leader and the Śankarārcaya, Śrī Śantānanda Sarasvatī, which started in 1965 and have continued, now with their successors, up to the current day.

We will work our way through these conversations in chronological order. As with all our courses, the emphasis will be on discovering for ourselves, in practice, the import of his words in our daily life.

The course this term will be held on-line using Zoom.  This software is simple to use and details of how to join the “classroom” can be sent to you when you register.

Sessions start at 9:00am on Sundays during the spring, summer & autumn term.

Class dates vary & will be confirmed upon enquiry.

  • The study group is free for those currently enrolled in a Philosophy class.
  • The charge for others will be £50 for the term.

If interested please contact Stephen Silver directly on PhilosophyBerkshire@fses.org 

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