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As well as their weekly philosophy meetings, some of our students also like to get involved in other areas of study.

The Nation Group

This group meets occasionally in Edinburgh to consider the philosophical and spiritual history of the Scottish nation. Subjects studied include the lives and works of people such as the Celts, Columba, Queen Margaret, John Duns Scotus, David Hume, Thomas Reid and Robert Burns.

Contact Alan Bryan 07812 073 720

The Art Group

This Glasgow based group meet up to paint and draw based on philosophical principles.

Contact Sylvia Home 01578 740 279

The Philosophy and Christianity Group

This group meet in Edinburgh to examine the essence of the teaching and wisdom of Jesus Christ. This involves the students in the study of Hermes Trismegistus, Marsilio Ficino and a more contemplative approach to Gospel study.

Contact Margaret Fraser 0131 225 4859

Sanskrit Study Group

Groups of students are invited to study this ancient language in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Mondays 6.30pm -7.30pm, Chester Street , Edinburgh.
Tuesdays 6.30pm- 7.30pm, Park House, Glasgow.
Wednesdays, 8.30am -9.30am, Chester Street, Edinburgh.

Contact Dr Sudhir Prabhu Khanolkar 01355 230945

Economics with Justice Group

The study of economics was the founding inspiration behind the School. Dismayed by the poverty and despair of the great depression of the 1930’s a small group of founders were convinced that economics was profoundly misunderstood and set about looking for natural laws that could help govern societies rather than the failing conventional means. Economics with Justice offers a different perspective on conventional economic thought and practice and the course is presented on an occasional basis within the Edinburgh branch over three terms.

Contact Graham Blackbourn 01506 824674

Lucca Trip

Every two or three years the School holds a residential study week at the Villa Boccella, Lucca, Italy. These successful trips have allowed the students to study the Italian Renaissance together in very fine surroundings. Our next scheduled trip is planned for 2012.

Details of planned trips can be provided by Alan Bryan on 07812 073 720.

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