Start with a choice of 10-week courses in Practical Philosophy in Kingston
Curious about life? - So are we!
Unlock your inner wisdom, true potential and happiness
with Practical Philosophy and meditation
A Course of practical wisdom and inspiration for living your best life.
Practical Philosophy aims to set you free. Free from pressures and worries, free from limiting ways of thinking, free to grow and be yourself.
It can provide a profound perspective, simplifying, clarifying, and enriching your life. Meditation complements this to reduce stress and enhance sleep, mood, and memory.
Take your first steps to freedom with our ten-week course.
Local Course
Local face-to-face evening courses available in Kingston upon Thames. Meet with like-minded people.
Peace of Mind
A safe space with experienced & supportive tutors. Find peace of mind and discern wisdom even in a world in turmoil.
Practical Wisdom
Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living. Let the great philosophers re-awaken you to the wonder of being alive.
Offer only £50
Introductory Half-price offer – Our 10 week course is only £50. Limited spaces – apply early to avoid disappointment.
A practical and experiential course rather than academic drawing on sources of wisdom from both East and West, past and present.
10-week Kingston in-person course
Practical Philosophy
from both East & West
Designed to be practical, the course encourages students to apply wisdom in everyday life.
Through discussions, exercises, and reflections, philosophical insights are revealed through experience, promoting personal growth, awareness, and ethical living.
The course conducted in a nurturing, collaborative environment, is open to all, and no previous knowledge is needed. Great philosophers can re-awaken our sense of wonder and bring wisdom, harmony, and peace into our lives.
“...I am benefiting greatly from the content and the practical nature of it. Thank you, it is enriching my life.”
“Absolutely loving the course!! …Really changing how I think about things and life in general.”
Next Kingston Introductory Course
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will have
- developed a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.
- You will learn to approach life’s challenges with new-found calm and clarity, bringing about a more harmonious, purposeful, and joy-filled life.
This course promises not just intellectual stimulation, but a transformative journey that can lead to personal growth, improved mental well-being, and a richer experience of life.
About the Tutors
Our tutors are not just teachers but passionate students of practical philosophy themselves. They come from various walks of life, bringing diverse experiences and insights into the classroom.
Through question and answer philosophical insights are shared with joy, keeping it practical and relevant to everyone.
“The daily awareness exercises … have changed my thinking and I feel more relaxed about situations in the media and other aspects of my daily life.”
Location
- Kingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, Kingston KT1 2PT
Course dates & times
1. Wednesday 'Wisdom' Course:
- Wednesday 7th May 2025
- Time: 10.45am- 1pm
- Course runs for 10 weeks
2. Monday 'Happiness' Course:
- Monday 5th May 2025
- Time: 7pm- 9:30pm
- Course runs for 10 weeks
- There will be a mid-session refreshment break
- Limited Spaces so apply early
- Introductory Offer is heavily discounted to £50
- We have a 'no-quibble' refund policy if anyone wants a full refund in the first two weeks.
Explore and Inquire
Each week, we will explore a different theme, enriching your understanding and practice of timeless philosophical teachings.
Unlock your innate inner wisdom in everyday activities and discover a source of resilience or creativity you didn’t know you had.
Our course provides an engaging journey of self-discovery and personal transformation. Through inquiry you may find invaluable insights into life and you may come to see yourself, your situation and the world around you with fresh eyes.
Any questions email: PhilosophyKingston@fses.org
"The knowledge and experience that I have gained from the philosophy classes has helped me to discover more about myself and better prepare for dealing with life's daily surprises and challenges."
Refund policy
We have a ‘No Quibble’ Refund Policy so if, in the first two weeks, you decide that you don’t want to continue the course, just let us know and we will refund your course fee.
Frequently asked questions
The course is practical in the sense that it takes philosophical ideas and shows how they can be of direct use in our everyday lives. The intention is to stimulate enquiry and through this expand the way we look at the world and ourselves.
Online or by calling 0777 9036 111 during office hours.
If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email with your day of attendance. If you register by any means other than online, you will receive a receipt confirming your registration.
Yes, we have a local Kingston venue where you can attend the course face-to-face.
No, all you need is an open and enquiring mind. The course is intended for everyone, regardless of education, occupation, race, political or religious belief.
Yes, we also offer the course as an online course via Zoom, ask for details.
If you have any questions simply call us on 0777 9036 111 or by emailing PhilosophyKingston@fses.org
What some of our students say...
How the course works
A tutor presents philosophical ideas or questions, and leads a discussion based on what arises in the group. Profound teachings of the wise may be considered and being practical rather than academic, the emphasis is on experience. Students are encouraged neither to accept nor reject the ideas put forward, but to test the veracity of them in practice for themselves, in the light of their own experience. Students bring their observations and questions to the group and everyone learns through such sharing of experience.