There are no tests or examinations. You are encouraged to participate in the discussions.
The 10 week course runs three times per year and is available in Wellington, Masterton, Palmerston North and Christchurch.
What is the basic approach?
Each week the discussion involves both relevant excerpts from a variety of philosophers as well as each student's own experience of the topic.
Students are asked to observe what goes on in and around them during the week in relation to the topic, and these observations form the basis for the following week's discussion.
The basis of the approach is reasonable enquiry, and students are asked to neither accept nor reject what is discussed, but to actively seek to discover for themselves whether what is proposed is true or false.
What's in it for me?
Many students find a greater sense of purpose, peace of mind, contentment and understanding of themselves and the world around them, as well as the discovery of new abilities and talents which can be used to serve others.
What does it cost?
The course fee is $150, non-earning students $75.
(The Masterton fee is $120/$60).
START DATES:
WELLINGTON
Starts in June
Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 at 7.30pm and Saturday 12 at 9:30am
(Note to existing students: your term starts week of Monday 24 May)
Starts in September
Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 at 7.30pm and Saturday 2 Oct at 9:30am
(Note to existing students: your term starts week of Monday 27 Sep)
The same session is given each Wed, Thurs and Sat so you may vary your evening of attendance. Each session is no more than 2.5 hours including a tea break.
Please enrol during the half hour before starting time. (It is also possible to start the second week if you miss the first session.)
The venue is Philosophy House, 33 Aro St, Wellington.
The fee is $150, full-time students $75.
Info (04) 801 9823
MASTERTON
To be decided.
Please enrol during the half hour before starting time. (It is also possible to start the following week if you miss the first session.)
The venue is The Rangitumau Room at Reap House (on Polytech campus), 340 Queen St.
The fee is $120, full-time students $60.
Info (06) 377 1261
PALMERSTON NORTH
To be decided.
Please enrol during the half hour before starting time. (It is also possible to start the following week if you miss the first session.)
The venue is Caccia-Birch House, 130 Te Awe Awe Street, Palmerston North.
The fee is $120, full-time students $60.
Info (06) 358 6274, or 027 446 6011
CHRISTCHURCH
Starts in June
Thursday 10 at 7.30pm
(Note to existing students: your term starts week of Monday 24 May)
Please enrol during the half hour before starting time. (It is also possible to start the following week if you miss the first session.)
The venue is the Canterbury Horticultural Centre, 57 Riccarton Ave, Hagley Park (opposite the Old Christchurch Hospital Nurses Home).
The fee is $150, full-time students $75.
Info (03) 377 2764
AUCKLAND
Please call 0800 610 539 or visit www.philosophy.school.nz
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