Existential Explorations: The Philosophy and Literature of Jean Paul Sartre
10.30am - 3.30pm
Members: £55 Non-members: £65
Concessions: £20 (call the office 020 8340 3343)
Join us for a day of exploration into the philosophy and literature of Jean-Paul Sartre. Through an in-depth exploration of the novel Nausea and the lecture ‘Existentialism & Humanism’, we will delve into existentialist themes of freedom, responsibility, and authenticity. Discover applications of Sartre’s ideas in everyday life through immersive discussions and activities. Engage in thought-provoking conversations and self-reflection in a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment.
Darren Harper holds a BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing (1st class), a PGCE in Lifelong Learning, and has been an adult education teacher for 10 years. In addition to teaching at the HLSI he teaches residential courses at Dillington House (Somerset) and Higham Hall (Cumbria), as well as Stoic retreats in Somerset, Northumberland and Morocco. He offers study days at various independent libraries and adult education centres in the UK, as well as on-line courses at darrenharper.net . Darren has recently completed his first book, Encounters and Reflections: An Introduction to Philosophy.