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• Annual Economics Lecture 2025

  • When
    29 Mar 2025
  •  
    13:00 - 15:00
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  The London School's Economics group is hosting their annual economics lecture to which you are invited to attend online.

  When: 29 March at 1pm (SAST - South African Standard Time) (11am GMT)

  Cost: 4 GBP  (approx 96 Rand)

  The standard charge is £8 but we have arranged a 50% discount for tutors and students in South Africa.

  To obtain the discount, enter the following South Africa discount code at checkout: 5V4075.

  Registration is now open using the link below.
  

  Annual Economics Lecture 2025

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• Introduction to Philosophy Course - Wed mornings

  • When
    09 Apr 2025
  •  
    09:30 - 12:00
  • Location
    20 Talana Road, Claremont, Cape Town

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  This 10-week, in-person course, has been especially designed for those seeking to gain a practical understanding of philosophy. The course delves into the meaning of existence, the purpose of life and the art of self knowledge — that we might use such wisdom to enrich both our own lives and those around us. 

  The course meets in person once-a-week for approximately 2.5 hours and takes place at our school premises, 20 Talana Rd, Claremont. 

  Students are strongly recommended to complete this course before proceeding with any of the other Foundation Courses.

  START DATE 

  Wednesday morning 09 Apr 2025, at 09:30

  COST

  R850 for the full 10-week course, including refreshments. This amount is payable via SnapScan or EFT.  Payment details here.

  Directions to the school house can be found here.
  

  For any additional queries please contact the school on: 021 683-6314 (8am to 8pm) or courses@philosophyschool.com

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• Introduction to Philosophy Course - Wed evenings

  • When
    09 Apr 2025
  •  
    19:00 - 21:30
  • Location
    20 Talana Road, Claremont, Cape Town

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  This 10-week, in-person course, has been especially designed for those seeking to gain a practical understanding of philosophy. The course delves into the meaning of existence, the purpose of life and the art of self knowledge — that we might use such wisdom to enrich both our own lives and those around us. 

  The course meets in person once-a-week for approximately 2.5 hours and takes place at our school premises, 20 Talana Rd, Claremont. 

  Students are strongly recommended to complete this course before proceeding with any of the other Foundation Courses.

  Wednesday evening 09 Apr 2025, at 19:00

  COST

  R850 for the full 10-week course, including refreshments. This amount is payable via SnapScan or EFT.  Payment details here.

  Directions to the school house can be found here.
  

  For any additional queries please contact the school on: 021 683-6314 (8am to 8pm) or courses@philosophyschool.com

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• Introducing Plato and his works - Wed evenings

  • When
    16 Apr 2025
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    20 Talana Road, Claremont, Cape Town

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  START DATE 

  Wednesday evening 16 April 2025 at 19h00
  

  COST

  R350 for the full 8-week course. This amount is payable via SnapScan or EFT.  Payment details here.

  Directions to the school house can be found here.
  

  For any additional queries please contact the school on: 021 683-6314 (8am to 8pm) or courses@philosophyschool.com

  COURSE OUTLINE

  Week 1 - A brief general introduction to ancient Greece, Socrates and Plato.
  
  Week 2 - An introduction to Plato’s theory of knowledge and the Theaetetus.
  
  Week 3 - Right action and the trial of Socrates; an extract from the Apology.
  
  Week 4 - Introducing the Good and the Truth through allegory.
  
  Week 5 - Introducing the Good and the Truth through allegory.
  
  Week 6 - Greek and Platonic Mythology
  
  Week 7 - Greek and Platonic Mythology
  
  Week 8 - The Philosophical life and causation, from the Phaedo.

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