Philosophy is not just an abstract pursuit - it is a way of living.
Modern analytical philosophy often focuses solely on theories about reality, morality, and culture. Even “practical philosophy” spends more time on theory than the actual practices of our lives. Ancient philosophers, however, understood philosophy as a practice for life itself. They saw philosophers as therapists, doctors, or guides. Socrates likened himself to a “midwife,” practicing particular skills in order to help others give birth to wisdom and a deeper understanding of themselves. For them, philosophy was about transformation.
Philosophical Practices is about bringing philosophy to life, developing skills that are both enjoyable and transformational. These sessions combine ancient traditions like meditation and dialogos with modern practices such as authentic relating. They will also feature talks that share the philosophy and science supporting these arts. Each activity is designed to cultivate skills that enhance clarity and connectivity with the world, ourselves, and each other - making us better people and better philosophers.
In this final session, we built on everything we learned before. We deepened our practices and discussed how these practices can be brought into our lives beyond the course.
Dates and location
The first Philosophical Practices course took place across four Tuesday evenings in May and June 2025.
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