Living Philosophy Course 

Discover – Awaken – Transform

20-week course | 2 hours a week

In what direction is our world moving? What is our role in it? Perhaps the timeless wisdom of ancient civilizations can offer direction, as we encounter questions about the meaning of life. Discover universal principles from the teachings of Plato, the life of Buddha or the tenets of Confucianism, amongst others, to help us navigate through present challenges and uncertainties. Awaken the philosopher-volunteer within you, by daring to live with more authenticity and purpose in our times today. Perhaps it is in realizing our human potential, that we can we build a better future based on Goodness, Truth, Beauty and Justice.

Course Structure

The course comprises 16 online classes and 4 Volunteering Meetings in order to emphasize the practical application of the teachings across the following 3 Areas:

Know Yourself: How can we better understand ourselves as human beings? Discover practical tools to live life with more freedom, happiness and meaning.

  • Discovering Ourselves by Living Philosophy
  • The Bhagavad Gita: Revealing Our Inner Hero
  • Swadharma and the Search for Purpose
  • The Buddha and the Path of Self-Transformation
  • Mystery of Tibet: Listening to The Voice of the Silence
  • Wisdom from Ancient Egypt: Living a Meaningful Life
  • Confucius on Inner Harmony
  • Aristotle and the Path of Happiness
  • Freedom to Be: A Stoic Approach to Living
  • Plotinus and the Search for Beauty

The Individual and Society: What is the role of society and how can we find our place within it? Explore how ethical leadership and education can be harnessed to awaken individuals to their true potential and create a just society.

  • To Belong: Our Challenge in Modern Society
  • Building a Just Society: Human Values in a Material World
  • Plato’s Allegory of the Cave: Awakening of the Soul
  • Structures of Governance: A Means to Lead Ourselves
  • The Mysteries: Education for Human Development

Philosophy of History: What can we learn from cycles in history, that will enable us to recognize the opportunities of our present times?  Can we forge a better future without bettering ourselves as human beings? Perhaps philosophy can offer direction.

  • Myth and History Converge: Living the Myth
  • Cycles in History: Hindu Yugas, Ages of the Zodiac
  • The Opportunity of our Present Times
  • The Divine Spark: Evolution and Destiny of Humanity
  • Forging a Better Future through Practical Philosophy

Course Particulars

Limited Seats: Only 15 Students per Course, to allow personalized attention for each student
Course Dates: Courses starting in March and April (Details are below) in Mumbai (Colaba Centre & Khar Branch)
Course Fees: Rs. 7,500 for 20 Weeks

  • Upon successful completion of the course, the student participant has the possibility to continue advanced study with the particular branch.
  • Camera enabled device required for online classes, to facilitate interaction between students and instructor
  • Course Enrollment confirmed following a preliminary interaction with instructor | Rights to Admission Reserved

This course is offered at our Colaba Center and Khar Branch

Colaba Center

Free Introduction: Monday, 31st May 7:30 – 9:30PM
Course Begins: Monday, 7th June 7:30PM

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Khar Branch

Free Introduction: Wednesday, 26th May 7:30- 9:30PM
Course Begins: Wednesday, 2nd June 7:30PM

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Rights to Admission to the Course are reserved by New Acropolis Cultural Organization