STOICISM AS A GUIDE TO LIFE: THE FOUR VIRTUES

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Though many people wish to live a full and flourishing life, it is not always as easy as the next self-help bestseller might suggest. For the Stoics, there is a 

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PHILOSOPHY AND NATURE: DEEP ECOLOGY

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu.  This course will take a gently philosophical approach to the relationship between humanity and nature. Exploring the thought-provoking ideas 

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TALK & TEA: A PHILOSOPHER’S GUIDE TO LOVE

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

This talk will explore diverse perspectives on love. Beginning with Plato’s The Symposium, we’ll discuss physical attraction and spiritual beauty. Erich Fromm’s The Art of Loving will proffer psychological insights, 

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HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

‘Nothing is more important than your health’ is a common wisdom expression and in this workshop Lina will invite participants to explore this further. Using the ancient health paradigm from 

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