Blogs and reflections

Svadharma

A talk by Mr Donald Lambie given at the School of Philosophy, SE London branch on 20 February 2023.

DESIGNING FOR EARTHQUAKES

Michael Davis, Wellington, New Zealand Michael is an architect, working in New Zealand, where buildings can be subject to sudden earthquakes.  How do you create structures that will withstand abrupt lateral and vertical movements?  And how do you strengthen existing buildings to preserve life in the

Abstract

Ratio

A ratio is a relation between two numbers. It is not a physical object but an abstract one. Our senses of hearing and sight are able to apprehend the ratio between two sense impressions. When we hear an octave sung or sounded, we experience a distinct pleasure. Our ears are a

TRANSFORMATION THROUGH ART

Dr Charmaine Zammit, Malta Charmaine is an artist who lost interest in producing art objects for exhibitions and buyers. Instead she wanted to help others appreciate and create art. After years of academic studies, and while serving as a Head of Department for Art in state schools, she started a doc

Justice and the Real World - Economics Retreat

The Waterperry Economics Retreat 2025 convened in the first week of February under the headline ‘Justice and the Real World”. The idea being, to consider what some of the greatest philosophers had to say about justice and consider how their ideas might apply in today’s world.

Philosophy

AN UPANIṢAD FOR TODAY

A talk given by Mr Donald Lambie at the School in Cape Town on 01 December 2024 The Upaniṣads are a collection of ancient teachings which hold the Advaita teaching. Advaita means ‘one without a second’ and the Upaniṣads, from many years  ago, hold the essence of this teaching. One of the Upaniṣads,

Philosophy

BLUE JEANS, ECONOMICS AND PHILOSOPHY

Jeans are one of the most popular items of clothing in the world today. This article describes some of the economic story behind their appearance in our wardrobes. That economic story reveals some problems associated with their production and with the clothing industry generally. Fina

Philosophy

Confluence

Transcript of the Annual Global Meeting Waterperry House, Oxfordshire 20th October 2024 given by Donald Lambie The subject of this talk is confluence, which literally means flowing together, moving together. The picture behind me is of the river Ganges and there is a city named Prayagraj where the r

Philosophy

PHILOSOPHERS IN PRISON

Rob James, Wellington, New Zealand Rob was presenting philosophy courses to students when an unexpected request came his way.  Now he discusses philosophy with people in prison across New Zealand.  How does it work?  How is it received in prison?  Read on for more about this excellent initiative.  R

Philosophy

Intellect: What is it? Why was it so important to Ficino – and to us?

Written by Dr Valery Rees Questions relating to intellect are raised in several of the letters of Marsilio Ficino, and they are raised in different ways. In this article Dr Valery Rees presents material drawn from Books I and II of the Letters, where we encounter Ficino’s views.

Philosophy

BELL RINGING

Richard has been ringing church bells for about 20 years. Bell ringing has a long tradition in England stretching back to 400AD.  Read on to learn more about this fascinating activity . Richard is a senior philosophy student in the Midlands.

Philosophy

WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY - Ameena Goga, Pretoria/Geneva

Professor Ameena has been recognised for her contributions to public health.  She currently lives in Geneva, working in global child health.  Here she tells her story, how she had the opportunity to study and then focus on Mother and Child health.  Read on to hear how the practices taught by the Sch