10 week evening course in Bristol

Practical Philosophy

Discover The Wisdom Within

Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living.

New course in Bristol

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Starts: Wed 2nd October 2024

Time: 7pm-9:15pm

Limited places

Philosophy aims to set you free. Free from pressures and worries, free from limiting ways of thinking, free to grow and be yourself.

Take your first steps to freedom with our 10 week course.

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Practical Wisdom

Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living. Meet with like minded individuals.

Only £60

10-week course only £60. Limited spaces. 

This popular course is practical rather than academic and draws on sources of wisdom from East and West, past and present.

Explore Life To The Full… through 10 weekly sessions

How the course works

This Bristol course offers a practical means to discover fully who we are, understand how to relate to the world we live in and see what gets in the way of being happy, peaceful and free.

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“...I am benefiting greatly from the content and the practical nature of it. Thank you, it is enriching my life.”

  • Students are encouraged to test the ideas put forward in practice for themselves, in the light of their own experience.
  • A tutor presents philosophical ideas, and leads a discussion based on what arises in the group.
  • Practical rather than academic with  the emphasis on personal knowledge and experience.
  • A Tool kit is provided of practical and mindful exercises.
  • Fresh thinking you can put into practice today
  • New insights, Fresh Perspectives, Expertise in good company

By attending this 10 week course you will learn practical exercises that will help you

  • Reduce stress
  • Understand yourself and others
  • Make better decisions
  • Find contentment and simple happiness
  • Discover the joy of living in the present moment
  • Learn how to harness the transformative power of attention
  • Uncover inner wisdom, potential and purpose

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Practical Philosophy Enrolment

Course Fee £60

Limited places

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“Absolutely loving the course!! …Really changing how I think about things and life in general.”

Self-enquiry through practical philosophy

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Frequently asked questions

The course is practical in the sense that it takes philosophical ideas and shows how they can be of direct use in our everyday lives. The intention is to stimulate enquiry and through this expand the way we look at the world and ourselves.

Online by clicking ‘Enrol Now’ on this page, or by calling 07873230651
or emailing [email protected].

If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email with your day of attendance. If you register by any means other than online, you will receive a receipt confirming your registration.

No, all you need is an open and enquiring mind. The course is intended for everyone, regardless of education, occupation, race, political or religious belief.

Face-to-face meetings will be held safely following the latest updates relating to all Health & Safety guidelines for your complete peace of mind.

Yes, we also offer the course as an online course via Zoom, ask for details.

First you need to enrol on a course. The in-person courses are available in Bristol and at many other local venues up and down the country. A local map can be found on this page.

If you have any questions simply call Tony Setchfield on 07873230651 or by emailing

[email protected]

What some of our students say...

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“Absolutely loving the course!!"

“Absolutely loving the course!! …Really changing how I think about things and life in general.”

philosophy course reviews
“...I am benefiting greatly ..."

“...I am benefiting greatly from the content and the practical nature of it. Thank you, it is enriching my life.”

philosophy course reviews
“I feel more relaxed...”

“The daily awareness exercises … have changed my thinking and I feel more relaxed about situations in the media and other aspects of my daily life.”

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"...helped me..."

"The knowledge and experience that I have gained from the philosophy classes has helped me to discover more about myself and better prepare for dealing with life's daily surprises and challenges."

Course Enrolment: 10wk Practical Philosophy Course Bristol

Bristol In-person enrolment

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Bristol course location

Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, Redland, BS6 6JE