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Philosophy Classes

Bookings open for 2026 classes starting in February

| Gorgias: Persuasion, Power & Passion starts Tues 10 Feb | Plato’s Myths starts Thurs 12 Feb | Plato is famous for his philosophical dialogues, but embedded in the discussions are these marvelous stories. Last year we decided to ran a course entirely on Plato’s myths, discussing their meaning, purpose, beauty and Read more

By Bernie Lewin, 2 weeks15 December 2025 ago
Philosophy Classes

Our invitation to Plato starts Wednesday, 5 November

| Reading Plato: An Introduction to Philosophy | Beginners Welcome | From Wed 5 Nov | In Carlton + Online | Places are still available for our foundation course starting Wednesday evening (5Nov25) [BOOKED OUT]. If you are curious about Plato, or philosophy generally, then this is your chance to Read more

By Bernie Lewin, 2 months31 October 2025 ago
Philosophy Classes

Introductory course starting 5 November

| Reading Plato from Wed 5 Nov in Carlton + Online | Our foundation course Reading Plato is running again from Wednesday, 5 November 2025. The readings from The Last Days of Socrates follow the drama of Socrates accused, tried and convicted of corrupting the youth of Athens. This course Read more

By Bernie Lewin, 5 months12 August 2025 ago

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