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Operating as usual

31/01/2025

Each Friday during the term a tutor from the Practical Philosophy course will present a philosophic gem which we hope will be of interest. Each session will be around 5 to 10 minutes long. Whether you have attended philosophy classes or not, all are welcome. The live sessions are recorded and can be watched at any time on the School of Philosophy and Economic Science’s page & YouTube channel.

To join us on Fridays, go to:

https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofPhilosophyandEconomicScience/live/

https://www.youtube.com//streams

If you have any questions about Philosophy Live feel free to send us a message on our page, or in the comment section of the Live video and we will answer it as soon as possible. The views expressed in these live videos are the personal view of the tutors rather than the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.

- From the Philosophy Live team

31/01/2025

To join the Café register at https://schoolofphilosophy.org/pages/philosophy-cafe
Free to join and all welcome.

The topic for today is
New Year’s Resolution – All the Powers of the Universe Come to Your Aid

In Sanskrit, a resolution is called a sankalpa. There are two types of sankalpas - pure and impure. Impure sankalpas are driven by hype and passion, often unrealistic and self-centred.

In contrast, a pure sankalpa is quiet, steadfast, and clearly envisioned.
A pure sankalpa aligns with the Divine will, and when this happens, all the powers of the universe come to your aid in fulfilling it. In Advaita philosophy, this is the will of the paramatman; in other traditions, it is God, the cosmic universal spirit, or the natural flow of existence.

Consider Hanuman, the monkey deity from the Ramayana. He commands all the powers of the universe - but only when he remembers who he truly is. When he forgets, he is just a monkey.

So, how do you command all the powers of the universe? How do you know when your sankalpa is pure?

Join us at the Philosophy Café to find out.

30/01/2025

Great to meet yesterday with Julie Parker, manager at the Fintry Trust, at their beautiful building in Godalming. It’s nice to be in touch with another organisation with such similar interests.

29/01/2025

Happy Lunar New Year 2025! The first new moon of the lunar calendar has been celebrated for over 3,000 years.

The year of the snake.
— a time for growth, creativity, and transformation

29/01/2025

Start the day with some space, stillness and clarity at 8:30am UK time on Wednesdays. During the session a tutor from the Practical Philosophy course will take you through the Awareness Exercise - a simple practice of sitting still, quietly listening, and focusing the mind on each of the senses. Each session is around 5 to 10 minutes long. Whether you have attended philosophy classes or not, all are welcome.

The live sessions are recorded and can be watched at any time on the School of Philosophy and Economic Science’s page.

To join us on Wednesdays, go to:

https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofPhilosophyandEconomicScience/live/

If you have any questions about Awareness Live feel free to send us a message on our page, or in the comment section of the Live video and we will answer it as soon as possible. The views expressed in these live videos are the personal view of the tutors rather than the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.

- From the Awareness Live Team

28/01/2025

This quote beautifully and simply puts into words the aim of the School and those who are students.

In a message sent to students at the beginning of the month by the School's Senior Tutor, Mr Donald Lambie these words caught the attention of a student. They got in touch to say the words should be shared more widely as a great explanation of what the School is about.

28/01/2025

Each Tuesday during the term a tutor from the Economics with Justice course will present an economic gem which we hope will be of interest. Each session will be around 5 to 10 minutes long. Whether you have attended economics classes or not, all are welcome.

To join us on Tuesday, go to:

https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofPhilosophyandEconomicScience/live/

If you have any questions about Economics Live feel free to send us a message on our page, or in the comment section of the Live video and we will answer it as soon as possible. The views expressed in these live videos are the personal view of the tutors rather than the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.

- From the Economics Live team

🔎 How to Pay ATTENTION: Lessons from Shankara 27/01/2025

Our latest YouTube short is available to view now!
🔎 How to Pay ATTENTION: Lessons from Shankara

We all have lots of distractions so it's not easy to pay attention. What tips does Shankara have for focussing our attention?

Christine Lambie demonstrates attention referring to an analogy used by Shankara in his commentary on Bhagavad Gita.

🔎 How to Pay ATTENTION: Lessons from Shankara We all have lots of distractions so it's not easy to pay attention. What tips does Shankara have for focussing our attention? Christine Lambie demonstrates...

27/01/2025

Much of Eastern philosophy originates from an oral tradition which was initially written down in Sanskrit. This language continues to be actively studied by students of Practical Philosophy from across the world. Each Monday during the term a tutor from the Practical Philosophy course will present a word from the Sanskrit language and explain its use and its meaning. Each session will be around 5 to 10 minutes long. Whether you have attended philosophy classes or not, all are welcome. The live sessions are recorded and can be watched at any time on the School of Philosophy and Economic Science’s page.

To join us on Mondays go to:

https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofPhilosophyandEconomicScience/live/

If you have any questions about Sanskrit Live feel free to send us a message on our page, or in the comment section of the Live video and we will answer it as soon as possible. The views expressed in these live videos are the personal view of the tutors rather than the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.

- From the Sanskrit Live team

24/01/2025

Each Friday during the term a tutor from the Practical Philosophy course will present a philosophic gem which we hope will be of interest. Each session will be around 5 to 10 minutes long. Whether you have attended philosophy classes or not, all are welcome. The live sessions are recorded and can be watched at any time on the School of Philosophy and Economic Science’s page & YouTube channel.

To join us on Fridays, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofPhilosophyandEconomicScience/live/
https://www.youtube.com//streams

If you have any questions about Philosophy Live feel free to send us a message on our page, or in the comment section of the Live video and we will answer it as soon as possible. The views expressed in these live videos are the personal view of the tutors rather than the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.

- From the Philosophy Live team

22/01/2025

Start the day with some space, stillness and clarity at 8:30am UK time on Wednesdays. During the session a tutor from the Practical Philosophy course will take you through the Awareness Exercise - a simple practice of sitting still, quietly listening, and focusing the mind on each of the senses. Each session is around 5 to 10 minutes long. Whether you have attended philosophy classes or not, all are welcome.

The live sessions are recorded and can be watched at any time on the School of Philosophy and Economic Science’s page.

To join us on Wednesdays, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofPhilosophyandEconomicScience/live/

If you have any questions about Awareness Live feel free to send us a message on our page, or in the comment section of the Live video and we will answer it as soon as possible. The views expressed in these live videos are the personal view of the tutors rather than the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.

- From the Awareness Live Team

21/01/2025

🤩Our Horizons courses start this week offering a variety of topics.
Here's some information about one of our Horizons courses!

🔎Stoic Philosophy As a Way of Life 🗺
🗓Starting tomorrow - Wednesday 22 January 7pm

👀A ten-week online course dedicated to seeing through new eyes and exploring creative possibilities. When conflict is everywhere never was there a time when the pursuit of wisdom was more necessary. This term's course will explore what the Stoic tradition might offer in the pursuit of peace. 🕊

The course is conducted by William Wray, author and founder of Wisdom Works.

Take a look at the Horizons page to see all the courses on offer and to book a place!
https://schoolofphilosophy.org/collections/horizons-saturday-studies/products/philosophy-as-a-way-of-life-1

https://schoolofphilosophy.org/collections/horizons-saturday-studies

21/01/2025

Each Tuesday during the term a tutor from the Economics with Justice course will present an economic gem which we hope will be of interest. Each session will be around 5 to 10 minutes long. Whether you have attended economics classes or not, all are welcome.

To join us on Tuesday, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofPhilosophyandEconomicScience/live/

If you have any questions about Economics Live feel free to send us a message on our page, or in the comment section of the Live video and we will answer it as soon as possible. The views expressed in these live videos are the personal view of the tutors rather than the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.

- From the Economics Live team

20/01/2025

Happy Monday to all.

Our Spring term has now fully begun with our introductory Philosophy and Economics with Justice courses starting this week.
Welcome and we hope you enjoy every moment.

"I'm here, and I do my best to be completely centered at the place I'm at, then I go forward to the next place” Maya Angelou.

20/01/2025

Welcome to ‘Sanskrit Live’

Much of Eastern philosophy originates from an oral tradition which was initially written down in Sanskrit. This language continues to be actively studied by students of Practical Philosophy from across the world. Each Monday during the term a tutor from the Practical Philosophy course will present a word from the Sanskrit language and explain its use and its meaning. Each session will be around 5 to 10 minutes long. Whether you have attended philosophy classes or not, all are welcome. The live sessions are recorded and can be watched at any time on the School of Philosophy and Economic Science’s page.

To join us on Mondays go to:
https://www.facebook.com/SchoolofPhilosophyandEconomicScience/live/

If you have any questions about Sanskrit Live feel free to send us a message on our page, or in the comment section of the Live video and we will answer it as soon as possible. The views expressed in these live videos are the personal view of the tutors rather than the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.

- From the Sanskrit Live team

17/01/2025

There's only 1 week to go until the Mozart Birthday Concert and it's going to be splendid!

Saturday 25th January at 3pm
Get your tickets from the website https://schoolofphilosophy.org/products/mozart-birthday-concert-2025

£15 including refreshments.

Musicians and friends of the School of Philosophy & Economic Science, directed by Derek Saunders

Leopold Mozart - Trumpet Concerto in D major
W.A Mozart - Mass in F Major (K. 192), highlights from Magic Flute, Cosi Fan Tutte, and other works

Hinde Street Church, 19 Hinde St, London W1U 2QJ

16/01/2025

There's still time to book onto our Economics Retreat - Justice and the Real World
Taking place at the beginning of February at Waterperry House.

Take a look at the provisional full programme to see what the retreat has in store at https://schoolofphilosophy.org/products/wrp2024

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Our Story

We offer courses, one-day seminars, workshops and more!
http://www.practicalphilosophy.com/

Our core subject since the early 60s, our practical philosophy courses take inspiration from Advaita philosophy and combine the wisdom of East and West, valuing real-life experience over theory. Our students tell us how much they love learning how to centre themselves, meeting new people, and having a safe space to discuss how the concepts discussed are being applied to their lives.

Whether you stay for one term or many years, we welcome you to The School of Philosophy and Economic Science- in beautiful Marylebone- and hope to see you at a course or lecture soon.

Videos (show all)

Tree Teachings | Hermann Hesse and others
Welcome to ‘Awareness Live’
Welcome to ‘Economics Live’
Welcome to ‘Sanskrit Live'
Happy Monday to all. Our Spring term has now fully begun with our introductory Philosophy and Economics with Justice cou...
There's only 1 week to go until the Mozart Birthday Concert and it's going to be splendid!Saturday 25th January at 3pm G...
There's still time to book onto our Economics Retreat - Justice and the Real WorldTaking place at the beginning of Febru...
Attending to the Working Surface | An Improbable Tribute to Daniel Dennett
Awareness Live
Economics Live
Sanskrit Live

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