Philosophy Series 1/5: Exploring the Examined Life

Philosophy Series 1/5: Exploring the Examined Life

When

March 29, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where

Dilston Physic Garden
Dilston Physic Garden, Dilston, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5QZ

Event Type

What does it mean to truly know yourself? Explore Socratic philosophy and Michel Foucault’s ideas on self-care to delve into the art of self-examination. Engage in guided discussions, reflective writing, and mindfulness practices to align your choices with core values. This course empowers you to cultivate a deeper understanding and create a meaningful, fulfilling life.

Suggested Reading: The Apology by Plato (Darren can you email you a copy when you book onto the course)

Your facilitator, Darren, has been hosting workshops at the garden for several years. He teaches Philosophy, Literature and Creative Writing at residential colleges across the UK, and his bespoke events have been very popular at the garden.

Key info
Booking fee: £48 (or pay what you can afford)
Booking enquiries: either use the link to EventBrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1234533154899?aff=oddtdtcreator or email Darren, darrenharper.esq@gmail.com
Parking: for workshop and events we please use our top-up car park, thank you! Directions available here
Refreshments: Please bring lunch! Light snacks and teas available in the physic shop

For more information about visiting the garden see our Visit Us page. Please get in touch if you have queries/concerns about disability access via info@dilstonphysicgarden.com

 

 

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