School of Philosophy http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/feed/ Practical Philosophy courses for all en Short Course: Introduction to Dialectic http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/special/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/special/ Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +1000 A four week introductory dialectic course based on practical, one-to-one exercises, group discussions, dramatic performances and readings.

Presented by Dr Craig Hassed.

]]> Practical Philosophy and the Economic Crisis http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/lifestyle/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/lifestyle/ Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +1000 Details posted of the next Lifestyle and Culture Lecture, Practical Philosophy and the Economic Crisis, by Dr John Tippet of Victoria University.

The event will take place on Sunday, August 2nd @ 2.00 pm. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity, and seats are limited, so be quick to book!

]]> Event: Create a Job http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/special/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/special/ Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +1000 Roger Peate, an experienced small business entrepreneur, will host a seminar on the art of starting a small business—without lots of money, a new invention or unnecessary risk-taking. Event: The Essence of Health http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/lifestyle/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/lifestyle/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +1000 The Lifestyle & Culture Lecture Series presents The Essence of Health: The Seven Pillars of Wellbeing, by Dr Craig Hassed... Article: Opportunity out of Crisis http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/features/articles/opportunity_out_of_crisis/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/features/articles/opportunity_out_of_crisis/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +1100 Read the Annual Economics Lecture, entitled 'Opportunity out of Crisis', by Ian Mason. A powerful and thought-provoking talk by any measure. Event: Living Within Our Means http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/ http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/events/croydon/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1100 In the next Cultural Evening at Croydon, Broderick Street, a Sustainability expert, will present 'A Case Study of One Household's Water and Energy Use in Melbourne', offering fascinating and practical insights into issues of water usage and conservation... Article: The Ventriloquist's Dummy http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/features/the_ventriloquists_dummy http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/features/the_ventriloquists_dummy Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1100 What does it signify that some things or notions we deem to be ours so that we exclude the rest? Is it anything more than the mind applying the label 'mine' to some things and not others?... Article: To Love a Garden http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/features/to_love_a_garden http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/features/to_love_a_garden Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1100 I have often wondered why so many of us love gardens. We devote countless hours working and relaxing in gardens, where we delight in the beauty of flowers, nurture edible crops, share time with friends and loved ones, where we dream our dreams and simply rest in the quiet and peace of nature...