Welcome to the School of Philosophy Kingston

for the study and practise of Philosophy & Meditation

Useful Links

Henry George Foundation. Economics in the School of Philosophy and Economic Science started with the study of the works Henry George and has been strongly influenced by his ideas.

Richmond Shakespeare Society - We frequently take parties of students to these local Shakespeare productions which are excellent and highly recommended.

Shakespeares Globe - Great productions.

The Rose Theatre - we also attend their Shakespeare productions also highly recommended.

Waterperry Gardens - Our residential courses are run at Waterperry House which is located in the beautiful Waterperry Gardens.

Waterperry House and Frescoes

St James Schools - These schools were founded by Leon MacLaren who was also the founder of the School of Philosophy and Economic Science.

bookshop@fses.org is the email address for our bookshop at which you can purchase books related to philosophy and economics.

Art in Action was an art festival put on by volunteer students of our school for the last 40 years from 1976 to 2016 - see Art in Action on You Tube here 

Just This Day See and hear the speakers at this event online.

Waterperry House near Wheatley, Oxfordshire is our main study Centre and is used for residential courses in Practical Philosophy. Waterperry has beautiful gardens and for many years it has been a centre of excellence in horticulture; it also houses the national collection of Saxifrages. Waterperry House can be hired out for small or large events. 

Nanpantan Hall, near Loughborough is also used as a study centre for residential courses in Practical Philosophy. Here is an aerial video of Nanpantan Hall and some of the surrounding grounds.

Waterperry Opera Festival - An annual festival full of promising young talent run in the beautiful grounds of Waterperry House, Oxfordshire.