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Introduction to Philosophy Part 1

An introduction to Philosophy for beginners Join us in this fascinating journey through the History of Western Philosophy. Starting with the pre-Socratic period, Classic Greek Philosophy and Christian Philosophy, from Jesus to the Scholastic medieval philosophy of St Thomas Aquinas.

course code: SCL1

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 25 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Friday 10:00-12:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £202.00 (concession £122.00)

Introduction to Philosophy Part 2

This is a fantastic course for anyone who would like to learn about the history of philosophy and is interested in critical thinking. This course will follow on from Part 1; students can join without having attended Part 1.

course code: SCL2

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 08 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Friday 10:00-12:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £185.00 (concession £111.00)

Introduction to Philosophy Part 3

Political philosophy and the challenges of Democracy, Installation theory, Philosophical feminism, behavioural philosophy, Consciousness and Ethics, and many other critical thinking topics. This course will follow on from Part 2; students can join without having attended Part 1 and 2.

course code: SCL3

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 16 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Friday 10:00-12:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £168.00 (concession £101.00)

Introduction to Philosophy Part 4 A

This Part 4 A Philosophy course will explore further influential philosophical conceptions such as the Socratic legacy over the centuries, Postmodernism, Individualism in context of Theism and Nihilism.

course code: SCL4A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 24 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Thursday 10:00-12:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £202.00 (concession £122.00)

Introduction to Philosophy Part 4 B

We will continue our fascinating discussion about human knowledge, its value and the meaning and position our human life in the universe. This Part 4 B Philosophy course will explore further influential philosophical conceptions

course code: SCL4B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 07 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Thursday 10:00-12:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £185.00 (concession £111.00)

Introduction to Philosophy Part 4 C

We will continue our fascinating discussion about human knowledge, its value and the meaning and position our human life in the universe. This Part 4 C Philosophy course will explore further influential philosophical conceptions

course code: SCL4C

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 15 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Thursday 10:00-12:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £168.00 (concession £101.00)

Introduction to Philosophy Part 5 A

This course will be an Intellectually stimulating journey across various philosophical topics with fascinating discussions about knowledge and the ultimate meaning of life. This Part 5 A Philosophy course will continue to further explore fundamental philosophical concepts and questions.

course code: SCL5A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 24 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 12 weeks
Times: Thursday 19:00-21:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £202.00 (concession £122.00)

Introduction to Philosophy Part 5 B

This course will be an Intellectually stimulating journey across various philosophical topics with fascinating discussions about knowledge and the ultimate meaning of life. This Part 5 B Philosophy course will continue to further explore fundamental philosophical concepts and questions.

course code: SCL5B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 07 Jan 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: 11 weeks
Times: Thursday 19:00-21:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £185.00 (concession £111.00)

Introduction to Philosophy Part 5 C

This course will be an Intellectually stimulating journey across various philosophical topics with fascinating discussions about knowledge and the ultimate meaning of life. This Part 5 C Philosophy course will continue to further explore fundamental philosophical concepts and questions.

course code: SCL5C

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 15 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: 10 weeks
Times: Thursday 19:00-21:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £168.00 (concession £101.00)

Saturday Philosophy - Do you have free will and does it matter?

In this workshop we will explore whether we have free will and whether it matters. We will discuss the arguments for free will and determinism and look at the issue of free will and responsibility. We will examine the impact of these theories on a range of issues like punishment.

course code: SMJ6

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 06 Mar 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £44.00 (concession £28.00)

Saturday Philosophy - How can we live better lives?

We will explore some of the key ideas of Aristotle, Sartre, Nietzsche and some modern thinkers who give us an idea of what constitutes human flourishing.

course code: SMJ9

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 15 May 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £44.00 (concession £28.00)

Saturday Philosophy - 'The unexamined life is not worth living'

Exploring the ideas of the Ancient Greek Socrates. What did Socrates mean by this statement and why did he regard Philosophy as so important? Are his ideas relevant to modern day life?

course code: SMJ2

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 07 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £44.00 (concession £28.00)

Saturday Philosophy - What is good and bad, right and wrong?

In this workshop we will explore some different ethical theories which explain ‘good and bad, right and wrong’. We will discuss a range of moral issues and dilemmas and identify some explanations of the basis of morality.

course code: SMJ4

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 05 Dec 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £44.00 (concession £28.00)

Saturday Philosophy - What is Existentialism?

What is Existentialism? Who were the Existentialists? What did they believe? Did they have anything important to say about contemporary life? We will debate these and other important ideas from a selection of existentialist philosophers.

course code: SMJ8

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 24 Apr 2027 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £44.00 (concession £28.00)

Saturday Philosophy - What is love?

In this workshop we will examine some different perspectives on the nature of love. We will explore a range of forms of love discussed by Philosophers such as Erich Fromm, Plato and Simone de Beauvoir and consider how these can enrich and deepen our understanding.

course code: SMJ5

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 06 Feb 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £44.00 (concession £28.00)

Saturday Philosophy - What is Philosophy?

In this interactive course we will explore the nature and value of philosophy as a subject, an activity and a ‘way of life’. We will discuss the strengths of Philosophy as well as the challenges and the applications of Philosophy to everyday life.

course code: SMJ1

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 10 Oct 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £44.00 (concession £28.00)

Saturday Philosophy - Why are we here?

Why are we here? What might we understand by this question? We will explore one philosophical dimension of this question- by considering purpose and meaning. We will discuss some key ideas of different philosophers.

course code: SMJ7

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 20 Mar 2027 (Spring)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £44.00 (concession £28.00)

Saturday Philosophy- Is there anything more important than pleasure?

In this workshop we will explore the ideas of the Ancient Greek Philosopher-Epicurus. We will discuss what he meant by hedonism and why he thought pleasure should be the guide to living your life.

course code: SMJ3

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 21 Nov 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Saturday 10:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £44.00 (concession £28.00)

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