School of Practical Philosophy - Canberra, Australia
School of Practical Philosophy - Canberra, Australia

 

Lectures

The School of Practical Philosophy presents to 3 - 4 public lectures each year on a variety of philosophical topics.
 
The Term 1, 2009 lecture 'Why you need Philosophy' will be presented on Thursday 4 February 2009 at Gorman House starting at 7:15pm.
 
The 2009 Easter lecture 'What is truth? Is mine the same as yours?' will be presented on Thursday 8 April 2009 at Gorman House starting at 7:15pm.
 
Previous lectures presented by the school have been:
  • Philosophy and freedom
  • Philosophy, children and society
  • The meaning of Easter - a philosophical view
  • Philosophy and science - a question of balance
  • The machinery of mind
  • Love and friendship
  • Patience - the road to peace
  • Philosophy and stress - why put up with it?
  • Do you have a life!
  • The use and abuse of reason
  • Constanze - the struggle to preserve Mozart's legacy
  • Transcending fear
  • Increasing personal energy and enthusiasm
  • Forgiveness and renunciation
  • Desire and surrender
  • Forgiveness
  • Success - how to be successful always
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