Living Human Values - 6 session Course

Course Description: Living Human Values – Part 1

*What if values weren’t just taught... but lived?

Welcome seekers! Let’s unite the best of human thought.

Living Human Values is a 6-week experiential course that helps you explore life’s biggest questions — not through theory, but through practical philosophy.

Blending timeless teachings from both Eastern and Western philosophies, including Socrates, Plato, Marcus Aurelius, the Buddha, Confucius, and the Bhagavad Gita, this course invites you to awaken your inner potential, develop strong values, and live with greater clarity and purpose.

Each session includes interactive exercises, symbolic practices, and group reflection, helping you put philosophical wisdom into action — in your thoughts, your actions, and your relationships.

What You’ll Learn in Part 1 – Living Human Values

1. Natural Philosophy & the Meaning of Life

• The human being as a microcosm of the universe
• "Know Thyself" as a key to transformation
• Exploring the 7 principles of nature that shape both life and character

2. The Inner Warrior – Wisdom of Ancient India

• Insights from the Bhagavad Gita
• Developing inner strength, discipline, and clarity in the face of life’s battles
• Becoming a peaceful warrior guided by purpose, not impulse

3. Concentration & Inner Awakening – Mysteries of Tibet

• Mental control as a pathway to freedom
• Concentration and visualisation practices for presence and energy alignment
• The power of concentration and symbolic awareness

4. Crisis as a Tool for Growth – Buddhism

• The life and teachings of Buddha
• Understanding suffering, impermanence, and the path to wisdom
• Letting go of attachments that limit our growth

5. Personal & Social Order – Confucius & Ancient China

• The connection between individual ethics and a harmonious society
• How values like justice, respect, and moderation shape communities
• The importance of belonging, contribution, and right action

6. Symposium: Wisdom in Practice

• A space to share and reflect on key lessons from the course
• Practical tools and next steps to apply human values in daily life
• Preparing for deeper study in Parts 2 & 3 of the programme

* A Journey in 3 Parts

This is Part 1 of the Living Philosophy Programme, which unfolds across three complementary stages:

• Part 1: Living Human Values – Awaken your potential and inner strength
• Part 2: Living in Coexistence – Develop harmony and purpose in society
• Part 3: Building the Future – Shape a better world through conscious action

Each part can be taken individually (in order), but together they offer a complete journey of philosophical living — for yourself, your community, and the world.

“There is a difference between knowing the path... and walking it.”

* Course Info

• Start Date:
• 1 Sep @ 7PM
• 6 weekly sessions (approx. 2 hours each)
• Course Fee: R600 (for the full 6 sessions)
• Venue: New Acropolis School of Philosophy, 467 Jan Smuts Ave, Johannesburg
• Whatsapp Enquiries: 076 445 7798
• Email: [email protected]

* What Others Are Saying:

“It’s not just learning — it’s a shift in how I live and see the world.”

“Living Human Values gave me clarity and courage. I wish I had done it sooner.”