Date: 09/02/2010
Time: 18:30
Producer: The School of Life and American Express
Price: £30
Get ready to make a difference
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Surf to http://www.theschooloflife.com/How-to-Make-a-Difference
See you at The School of Life [70 Marchmont Street, WC1N 1AB]

'How to Make a Difference' at The School of Life
How can any of us have an impact on the issues we care about? Where do we even begin? This class offers an orientation in politics and power.

One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors. PLATO You'll draw on some of the great political philosophers to guide you through an outline of the workings of power. What is power? How does it work on us? How, and when, should we try to make it, get it, and use it? In this class you will ask idealistic questions and offer realistic answers. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? And now for the tough part: how would you do it? You look at examples of successful political change made by the reformers and revolutionaries of the past, and ask how political change – both big and small – might most effectively be brought about today. Throughout the session you proceed with two assumptions: that it’s better to be a participant than a spectator, and that is indeed possible to effect change.

Classes cost £30 a session, are approximately 3 hours in length and take place at our central London headquarters. They are limited to 25 people and include a mix of lecture, group activity and discussion. Optional homework is provided for those interested in further study.

6.30pm Introduction - Light buffet & drinks
7.00pm Class commences
8.15pm Break (times vary)
9.30pm Class finishes

Classes can be booked online as individual sessions or in series grouped around a particular theme. Life Class gift vouchers can be purchased here or in-store. Weekend workshops are offered for students who prefer a more intensive, interactive learning experience.


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