Happiness, resilience and wellbeing using philosophy

City Lit

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    London

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    Different dates available

This course provides a very practical introduction to ideas from philosophy which help understand and enhancehappiness, resilience, well-being and meaning. We'll explore key ideas from thinkers such as the Stoics, Utilitariansand Existentialists like Viktor Frankl. You'll also learn about how recent research by psychologists provides anevidence base for some of these ideas.

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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Name three philosophers who are relevant to personal development- Select three ideas that you find particularly helpful for your own life- Identify how you can start putting at least one of these ideas into practice in your life.

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  • Philosophy

Course programme

Philosophical topics relevant to happiness, resilience and well-being, which may include:
- Happiness
- Stoicism and dealing with difficult emotions
- Meaning and purpose.


A combination of lecturing, video, group and class discussion, and small group activities. Participants should be prepared to engage in group activities and work on their own issues.
Handouts will be given out on the day. Please bring a notebook and pencil. It would be useful to have familiarity with one or more of the following books (some are available in libraries): Alain de Botton, The Consolations of Philosophy (Penguin 2000); Tim LeBon, Wise Therapy (Sage, 2001); Tim LeBon Achieve Your Potential with Positive Psychology (Hodder 2014).

Additional information


The course is self-contained, but will be useful as part of your study of philosophy and other personal development courses within our department, such as: Positive psychology and happiness (PG658); Reaching and becoming your own potential (PG656); Mindfulness: an introduction (PG698).

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
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