Introductory Course : Tues 15 of October - 7 PM

Philosophies of East & West 18-week Course

This 18-week course will introduce you to the major concepts of Eastern and Western Philosophy with a focus on their application in daily life. 

Philosophy means love of wisdom  (philo-sophia) and is an active attitude of awareness towards life. In this sense, we are all born philosophers, with an innate need to ask questions and with the intuition that there are answers to be found. Every civilisation has passed on to us its experience and understanding of life. However, most of us have had little opportunity to learn about the vast heritage of ideas that have inspired and guided humanity throughout history.

Application & Fees

Since we are oversubscribed and places on the course are limited, we are unfortunately not able to guarantee a place on the course. You will need to purchase a ticket for the upcoming the introductory evening and fill in an application for here.  

Introductory Evening Fee The first evening is £10 to attend and this cost will be deducted from the full course amount if we are able to offer you a place. This evening introduces the course and gives the opportunity to see if this is what you are looking for. There will be two full classes and a break in the middle with an opportunity for refreshments

Enrolment ​The full course fee is £270 and should be paid after the Introductory Evening for those who would like to enrol and have been offered a place. 

Due to oversubscription and limited places, those wanting to enrol will need to fill in an application form. Places will be offered after the first Introductory Evening and the maximum size of each group will be 12. If you have any questions, please contact us on: events@newacropolisuk.org

Course Content Topics are arranged under three headings: Ethics, Sociopolitics and Philosophy of History.

Ethics - Understanding yourself Ethics enquires about moral principles and the impact of individuals on their environment. It is also related to happiness, as it helps us to find the right inner attitude to deal with different life situations in ways that are beneficial to ourselves and others. The topics are: Introduction to Ethics and the philosophies of India, Tibet, Buddhism and China (Confucius).

Sociopolitics - Living together in harmony with others Sociopolitics looks at relationships in society, both between individuals and between the individual and the group. It is concerned with finding principles by which we can create harmonious communities where everyone can flourish. The topics are: Introduction to Sociopolitics, the philosophies of Plato & Aristotle, Justice in Ancient Egypt, Neoplatonism, Importance of Education, the Stoic Philosophers.

Philosophy of History - Being part of something greater We are all products of history and at the same time we all contribute to making history. Philosophy of History seeks wisdom in the study of the past and how to apply lessons of history to the present. The topics are: Introduction to Philosophy of History, History and Mythology, Cycles of History, Freedom and Destiny, Hermetic Sciences.

Starting Dates:  We have two course openings this year Wednesday 9 October, 7pm and Tusday 15 October, 7pm both at our premises in Islington. 

For further enquires or if you have any questions, please contact us on events@newacropolisuk.org

Location: 18 Compton Terrace N1 2UN, next door to Union Chapel.