Members: £55
Non-Members: £65
Concessions: £20 (call the office 020 8340 3343)
This engaging course invites adult learners to explore Stoic philosophy through discussions, practical exercises, and creative writing. We will examine key concepts such as virtue, reason, and Eudaemonia—the good life—while discussing how Stoicism addresses contemporary challenges. Focused on both theory and practice, participants will learn to incorporate Stoic exercises into daily life, fostering mindfulness and inner peace. By the end, you will gain insights into applying Stoic principles, enriching your understanding of this enduring philosophy.
Suggested Reading: Lessons in Stoicism by John Sellars
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.
