Highlights
Tuition fee
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Tuition fee
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Duration
7 days
Duration
7 days
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Campus location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Campus location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Philosophy as therapy - from good counsel to consolations course offered by University of Cambridge focus on self, extends beyond self knowledge. Philosophy also offers consolations for fate, misfortune and death. These consolations require, not a great intellect (although this helps), but adherence to a set of practices.

Overview

The Philosophy as therapy - from good counsel to consolations course offered by University of Cambridge practices will examine and, more importantly, experience these consolations for ourselves. 

Key facts:

Here, success lies not in sound and valid conclusions. Rather, “the proof is in the pudding”. That is, are we consoled?

Programme Structure

Curriculum:
  • identify the underlying, philosophical assumptions made in therapeutic practice
  • speak in general terms about how Western philosophy has influenced therapeutic approaches to mental health, wellness and well-being
  • make connections and draw conclusions about the validity of certain philosophical approaches to self and sanity
  • offer criticisms of established viewpoints on the above themes
  • Philosophy

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 7 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Our weekend courses are open to participants over the age of 18 and courses are taught at approximately first-year undergraduate level. No academic qualifications are required and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject. Please ensure that you complete any required reading listed in your course materials before the course starts to enable you to fully participate and get the maximum enjoyment out of your course. 
  • If your first language is not English, you will need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with us. 

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom
846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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