research, writing, philosophical debate, counselling and
practical philosophy. Over the years, I have been involved in
various practical applications of philosophy. Using philosophy,
I have helped many people understand what their lives can offer.
My own philosophy combines an existentialist view that we have a
personal need to take action for which we accept responsibility, with
a belief in a reality beyond that which we presently experience. I hold
that, as individuals, we need to open up to elements of a Change/Meaning/Freedom (to choose)/Action/How to Act sequence. I am
a committed believer in the practical uses of philosophy. Look at my
Thoughts and Reflections, Seeking the Philosophical Life and Exchanging the Word to find out more about what I think.
I hold two degrees in Philosophy (BA Hons London, PhD London), a degree in Theology (MPhil Nottingham), a Certificate in Education (Birmingham) and qualifications in counselling and Philosophical counselling. I am a member of the Society for Philosophy in Practice (SPP) and am on their register of counsellors.
My philosophical publications include:
Editor, S.V. Keeling, Time and Duration (Lewiston, New York, Edwin
Mellen Press, 1991)
The Life and Philosophy of J.McT.E. McTaggart 1866-1925
(Lewiston, New York, Edwin Mellen Press, 1991)
‘Introduction’, J.McT.E. McTaggart, Philosophical Studies (Bristol,
Thoemmes Press, 1996)
‘Introduction’, J.McT.E. McTaggart, Some Dogmas of Religion
(Bristol, Thoemmes Press, 1996)
Behind Time (Aldershot, Ashgate, 1998)
‘Killing time without injuring eternity — McTaggart’s C series’,
Idealistic Studies, Vol. 28, No. 3, Fall 1998, 159-69. Paper delivered
at conference ‘Anglo-American Idealism 1865-1925’, Manchester
College, Oxford, July, 1997.
An Introduction to Philosophy in Schools Book I (Corby, First and
Best in Education, 2000)
Ethics Matters: An Introduction to Philosophy in Schools Book II
(Corby, First and Best in Education, 2003)
As a Practical Philosopher I work with individuals, pairs and groups:
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Philosophical Counselling
-- helping work out pressing human problems such as meaning, worth,
morality
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Problem Solving
-- using the analytical methods of philosophy to look for
solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems
- Facilitating Philosophical Discussion Groups -- bringing people together for meaningful discussion about topics which have a philosophical flavour.
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Doing
philosophy with individuals who are more comfortable working one
to one
- Getting people involved in beneficial philosophising through Exchanging the Word
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If
you want to find out more about any of these Contact
me
