The Wisdom Within

Practical Philosophy, the love and application of wisdom. Why study philosophy? How to act wisely in all situations.

Self-discovery. Self-knowledge. Who or what am I? What is my potential in living? How may I realise that potential? These questions are as old as mankind itself.

Different levels of awareness. What is our usual state of awareness? Are there greater levels of awareness? If so, how may we gain access to them?

Living in the present moment, the now. What is the potential of the present moment? We will consider the power of attention to connect with the present moment.

What is justice and injustice? What does it mean to live justly? In particular we will look at what Plato has to say on this subject.

How to understand and use energy well. Can we increase the energy available to us?

We will consider two practical frameworks for reason. How can reason enrich our lives?

What is beauty? What is its purpose? Where does it come from?

How to see unity in diversity, the common thread of life?

How does the desire for truth show itself? How may it be satisfied?

 
 
 
 
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 Danielle L 
 
 
 
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Love the school and the meditation offerred.  I particularly value all of the volunteer students who help make the running of the school  possible.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Heather Miers 
 
 
 
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I’ve attended face to face classes in Hawthorn , Melbourne for three years now. The tutors are brilliant, the class participants become friends and each lesson presents a new philosophical theme  building knowledge and generating fascinating conversation. As a retired teacher I call this my weekly brain food :)
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Marita Brewster 
 
 
 
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Absolutely wonderful. The philosophy, the company, the conversation and the tea.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mario Hrkac 
 
 
 
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Practical wisdom that can be applied anywhere, anytime.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Andrew Miller 
 
 
 
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An absolutely incredible environment that fosters amazing growth. Totally recommend that you start your journey today
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Michael Oshen Cauce 
 
 
 
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Life changing!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Kerrie Buhagiar 
 
 
 
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A really welcoming, inclusive vibe. I've been with the school for a year or so and it's great to be in the company of like-minded folk.
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

The Melbourne School of Philosophy has offered courses across Victoria since 1977 — refined over generations of students.

No exam, no dogma, no single answer expected. The emphasis is always on testing these ideas against your own life, then seeing what changes.

Run almost entirely by volunteers, the school exists to share these teachings — not to profit from them. You’re joining a community, not a transaction.