Courses
Bristol Adult Learning
Philosophy
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
- SLC3
- Availability
- This course is nearly full.
- Start
- 23 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 10 weeks
- Times
- Thu 10:00-12:00
- where
- Stoke Lodge
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- fees
- total fee for this course £165.00 (concession £100.00) with Leo Chaligha
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
- SLC4C
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 23 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 10 weeks
- Times
- Thu 19:00-21:00
- where
- Stoke Lodge
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- fees
- total fee for this course £165.00 (concession £100.00) with Leo Chaligha
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
- SLC5C
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 24 Apr 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- 10 weeks
- Times
- Fri 10:00-12:00
- where
- Stoke Lodge
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- fees
- total fee for this course £165.00 (concession £100.00) with Leo Chaligha
Philosophy for everyday life - 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
- SJM9
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 13 Jun 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Saturday 10:00-15:00
- where
- Stoke Lodge
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- fees
- total fee for this course £42.00 (concession £26.00) with Jim Mepham
Philosophy for everyday life - Why are so few famous Philosophers women?
We will explore the ideas of some key women philosophers including Hannah Arendt, Simone De Beauvoir, Phillippa Foot and Martha Nussbaum. Their ideas will relate to ethics, authority, politics and relationships.
- course code
- SJM8
- Availability
- This course is available for enrolment.
- Start
- 16 May 2026 (Summer)
- Weeks
- One day
- Times
- Saturday 10:00-15:00
- where
- Stoke Lodge
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- fees
- total fee for this course £42.00 (concession £26.00) with Jim Mepham