Practical wisdom for a more centered life.
Philosophy Works is a lively, inquiry-based 10-week introductory course that provides practical tools and techniques to help you reduce stress, experience greater joy and freedom, and feel more present and connected to those around you.
A course designed to be lived—not just studied.
Explore enduring philosophical ideas through conversation, reflection, and practical exercises that make the principles useful in modern life.
Become More Present
Learn to direct your attention more fully and experience the clarity that comes from being present.
Respond More Wisely
Use reason and awareness to navigate difficult thoughts, emotions, conversations, and decisions.
Live With Greater Freedom
Discover practical ways to reduce stress, loosen negative patterns, and participate more joyfully in life.
10 weeks. 10 foundations for a fulfilling life.
Each week builds on the previous one, creating a deeper understanding and the possibility of lasting transformation.
The Wisdom Within
Discover how the wisdom you seek is already within you through two simple awareness practices.
Levels of Awareness
Explore different levels of awareness and how they shape your everyday experience.
The Power of Full Attention
Train your attention to rest fully in the present and experience the clarity it brings.
The Light of Reason
Use steady thinking to elevate conversation and guide wiser, more effective decisions.
A Remedy for Negative Feelings
Learn a practical method for meeting negative feelings and loosening their hold.
Know Thyself
Look beyond daily roles and identities to explore what philosophers mean by knowing who you truly are.
Using Energy Wisely
Explore how the balanced use of mental, emotional, and physical energy supports well-being.
Discovering Beauty
Consider what beauty is and learn how greater attention can help you experience more of it.
Unity in Diversity
Explore the stable ground beneath life’s constant changes—within yourself and in the world around you.
The Wisdom of Staying True
Strengthen your commitment to truth and experience the freedom of being centered, clear, and focused.
What students say about the experience.
Scroll through firsthand accounts of the classes, community, and practical value students have found at the School.
“Good company and thought-provoking conversation. The classes and discussions offer a refreshing way to view the world and to examine oneself. I highly recommend!”
Kathleen Lamb
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“Attending these classes has been such a transformative experience for me. Jaime is such a gift, as is the coursework. My life has been drastically improved for the better.”
Leilani Salas
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“As a busy New Yorker, you won’t regret coming here and being part of this community. My experience has been eye-opening at the school.”
Evan
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“Very inspiring place to be. Friendly and relaxed.”
Libby Kandall
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“This school has truly changed my life in ways that I could not have expected. I am happier, calmer, and more present.”
Loretta Fountain
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“It has been a wonderful environment for raising a family. Learning how to clear the mind is extremely valuable.”
Ed Kinslow
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“This is a great place that encourages you to stop and reflect on your life. It helped me identify what was most important and continues to provide the support needed to realize it.”
Jerry Baylock
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“The School has been a mainstay for me for decades. It presents philosophical ideas, teachings, and practices for everyday life that are truthful, reasonable, really useful, and practical.”
Michelle Hill
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Philosophy Works is a beginning.
The introductory course lays the foundation for continued study and prepares students who wish to experience mantra-based meditation in the following term.
Philosophy Works
Build a practical foundation through ten weeks of inquiry and exercises.
Mantra-Based Meditation
Experience a time-tested practice that supports stillness, clarity, and awareness.
Continued Study
Deepen your understanding through the School’s ongoing practical philosophy curriculum.
Choose one Fall term class.
Classes begin the week of September 14, 2026. All class times are in U.S. Eastern Time.
