Philosophy begins in wonder - the many and varied questions about the universe and our place in it as an individual and a member of a group - family, village, workplace, club, society.

We are all philosophers from the youngest who ask the question ’why?’ to the eldest who inquire what has life been about. We all wonder at some point - ’why are things the way they are?’

Philosophical questions provoke thought; they open up inquiry.

Answering a philosophical question can become a ‘whole new can-of-worms’!

Often a philosophical question will lead to many more which is one reason why Group philosophical inquiries can be so stimulating and rewarding. To put several brains, coming from different life experiences, together can be a most rewarding and stimulating activity and often good fun too!

 

 

At Phil1 we tailor the course for you. We build at a pace which suits you or your Group which can last a few hours, days or several months.

When we use language, it is free of technical philosophical words for those who find such words intimidating or difficult to grasp. Phil1 demystifies philosophy!

We want you to enjoy philosophy and want you to pursue your involvement in a way which suits you and allows you to follow the path of your desires.

 

We have had a philosophical discussions which started with the ‘observation’ of:
"why is there always one odd sock left in the washing machine?!"

What would be your first thought about that?

We discuss topics much more serious than the one above, but that topic led to a very interesting discussion regarding some very serious areas of philosophical debate.

 

Kilquhanity House

Basic Rates;
Phil1 courses and workshops are individually designed so this is a guide only.
Please contact us and discuss your requirements.

Residential courses based at
Kilquhanity House, Castle Douglas, Scotland.

Kilquhanity is located in the beautiful rural countryside of Galloway in South-West Scotland some 60 miles from the English border at Gretna.

The Estate is approximately 5 acres consisting of mixed woodland, formal planting, lawned areas and the site of several outbuildings.

3 to 14 day Residential courses with Bed and Breakfast, from £60 per day inclusive. Self - catering or additional catering requirements by arrangement.

Non residential courses and workshops:

Day courses, from £50 per person.

Evening courses spread over ten weeks, from £50 per person.

Workplace-based interactive courses, from £250 per day.

Home-study, customised, interactive materials from £15 per session.

 

Discounts are available for Family groups and Home Educator groups.
Residential or One Day philosophy workshops.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

‘To know when and how to ask a question is no contemptible part of learning.’

‘To study for ourselves is the true method of acquiring habits of activity. The horse that goes round in a mill, and the boy that is anticipated and led by the hand in all his acquirements, are not active. I do not call a wheel that turns round fifty times in a minute active. Activity is a mental quality. If therefore you would generate habits of activity, turn the boy loose in the fields of science. Let him explore the paths for himself. Without increasing his difficulties, you may venture to leave him for a moment and suffer him to ask himself the question before he asks you, or in other words, to ask the question before he receives the information.

William Godwin 1783 (over 200 years ago!)