About Us
The Georgia Philosophy Foundation is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization. All work in the School is undertaken on an unpaid, voluntary basis, and tuition is used to cover the costs incurred such as building rent, insurance, Zoom, etc.
The School of Practical Philosophy is part of an international association of organizations, each of which are legally independent but which all have their origin in the London School of Philosophy and Economic Science, and share a common interest and bond through the same philosophical teachings from the East and the West, and the practice of mantra meditation.
The primary aim of the Foundation is freedom. The sort of practical freedom which allows a person to discover who they are in truth, with the confidence that comes from complete self-knowledge. The secondary aim of the School depends on the first aim. With the confidence that comes from self-knowledge, students are able to gain a better understanding of the nature of humanity, and individuals use their talents to uplift the communities in which they live. As a result, their horizons become broader, their world larger, their sense of themselves more universal. These aims are fulfilled through two kinds of work: work with and on one’s own self; and work with and for others (service).
The Wisdom Within and the courses which follow provide the knowledge and the tools for these two kinds of work, in a step-by-step, systematic, and inspiring way.
FAQs
I have never studied philosophy before - will I be lost?
No. Most students come to the classes with no prior knowledge. Do not be put off by the word philosophy; it simply means the love of wisdom, and it is that wisdom that allows us to lead a happier life. This is a practical course designed for ordinary people to put the words of the wise into practice and to learn stillness and meditation practices. While many traditions and philosophers are covered, the two primary philosophies that are drawn from are Advaita Vedanta (the Eastern philosophy of Unity), and the philosophical teachings of Socrates, as recorded by his student, Plato.
What is the format of the class? What can I expect?
The class is 2 hours long, with a break for refreshments. The tutor goes through the material and introduces concepts and questions for us to think about and discuss. The tutors are also students of the School, so the discussion is an inquiry style, where each question illuminates interesting perspectives from the students. What may appear like a cold piece of text on the page can suddenly open up to be so much more interesting when we apply the concepts to our own lives and situations. It is a truly practical application of wisdom, not a lecture style of learning.