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Who we are
The School of Philosophy Wessex (previously called the Wessex School of Philosophy) was established in 1983, as a Branch of the The School of Philosophy and Economic Science, which is based in central London. in almost every year since then the Wessex School has offered courses in practical philosophy in a number of locations in Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex and over the course of the years many students have enrolled, with many continuing after the first introductory course and a good many making it a life-long study and a way of life.
Further information on the School as a whole is through the website www.schoolofphilosophy.org.
Both the head school and its branches are run as an independent educational charity.
Studies
After a few terms of studying philosophy, students are encouraged to take up the practice of mantra-meditation which helps in applying philosophy to everyday life and bringing a sense of fulfilment, steadiness and happiness.
Discussion groups
The School works through discussion in groups. All tutors are also students of philosophy within the school, and attend weekly classes as a student. The intent of the school is that everyone attending, however long or short their stay, will find something of value for use in their lives. A tutor presents material, and leads a discussion based on what arises. Being practical rather than academic, the emphasis is on personal knowledge. Students are encouraged neither to accept nor reject the ideas put forward, but to test them in practice for themselves, in the light of their own experience.
More
Courses in economics with justice are also offered by the Wessex School from time to time. These aim to show how a more equitable distribution of wealth can be achieved while leaving the world in as good a condition as we find it, or better. Also, there are studies of Plato and Sanskrit.
The Wessex School also offers usually each term public talks on subjects related to practical philosophy and economics. These talks usually take place in either Winchester or Southampton and are advertised on this website
All are welcome
All are welcome to sample what the school has to offer through the introductory course, and to continue further with their studies as they wish.
We are an educational charity and a not-for-profit organisation. Course fees are kept as low as possible and are used to enable the school to continue to offer its courses to as many people as possible.
Locations of our Introductory Practical Philosophy Courses
Principles & Practices
The School has adopted various working principles with the aim of protecting the integrity of its work and the welfare of its students. To find out more click below.
