Introductory Course in Hove

Economics with Justice

A fresh and innovative approach

Next course starts 1 October 2024 7.30 – 9.30 p.m.

War, climate change, rising prices and inequality are today’s headlines. Are these inevitable, or can we start working for a different world, one where we can all find prosperity and freedom?

This vital and challenging question is at the heart of what we offer. So many of today’s ills spring from the prevailing concept of economics being independent of fairness and morality.

This 10 session Hove course addresses economics as a human subject, the study of relationships between individuals, institutions and communities; based on human values. Come and join us in this fascinating exploration.

Local Course

Face-to-face evening course available in Hove.

Peace of Mind

A safe space with a group of people supported by  experienced tutor.

Human Relations

The course is a study of human relations in society.

Offer only £70

10 week course only £70. Full-time students £30. Limited spaces. 

This course seeks to show how freedom and prosperity are possible for yourself and people everywhere. This requires the understanding of natural and elemental laws, and an aim for fair outcomes in all your economic arrangements.

“I really enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone with an interest on how our society and our lives are influenced by Economics. I would like to thank the people who wrote the course and our tutor for delivering the course in an interesting way.”

Explore Human Relations…

Can viewing economics as the study of human relations in society – through a prism of justice, fairness and natural law – help us better understand the world and our place in it?

“I would just like to say it’s been a real eye-opener and also a real pleasure to be involved in the course. I have learned a lot and will look at my participation in the economic system very differently from now on.”

10 weekly sessions

The ten weekly sessions explore central questions through discussion, observation and conversation.

Economics with Justice

Core themes – Click below to explore the themes included in the course:

Week 1: Economics with Justice
We start by exploring the scope of economics, the nature of justice and how justice operates in the economic realm.
Week 2: The Nature of Society

We look at the structure of human society starting with the family and how the different elements contribute to the general level of prosperity and freedom. numquam, error, est. Ea, consequatur.

Week 3: Wealth

We examine what wealth actually is, how it is produced and how it may be more fairly distributed.

Week 4: Mother Earth

We explore our dependence on the natural world and the importance of our relationship with it for our prosperity and well-being.

Week 5: Work - Our Contribution

We look at the business of making a living and how important work is for our welfare.

Week 6: Trade - Do as you would be done by

This session is about exchange, trade and how the market works. We also explore the limits of the market.

Week 7: Credit and Money

We explore what credit and money are with examples to show how credit can work to enhance our freedom and prosperity.

Week 8: Responsible and irresponsible banking

We look at banks, their role, what happens when things go wrong and how banks can work effectively for the good of the economy.

Week 9: Taxation

We look at how taxation works, what its effects are and suggest a more just approach.

Week 10: Reflections

We reflect on the term in the light of some of the great philosophical teachings and consider how they may apply to the realm of Economics.

How it works

  • A tutor presents economic and philosophic ideas, and leads a discussion based on what arises in the group.
  • Students are encouraged neither to accept nor reject the ideas put forward but to explore them with an open mind.

Next Hove Introductory Course

Free Introductory Evening

Register to find out more about the School, the course and meet the tutor.

How to Register for Free Introductory Evening

Location

The Economics with Justice course is presented within a group discussion format over 10 weeks. 

Course start date & time

How to Enrol on the 10 week course

Find Us on the Map

Hove & Brighton

The English Language Centre, Salisbury Road, Hove BN3 2GB

Frequently asked questions

First you need to enrol on the course (click the ‘Enrol Now’ button and enter your details to register. Then pay the enrolment fee on the first evening of the course.

No, all you need is an open and enquiring mind. The course is intended for everyone, regardless of education, occupation, race, political or religious belief.

Yes, we also offer the course as an online course via Zoom. Find out more at: https://economics.schoolofphilosophy.org/

If you have any questions simply call us or email:

Phone 07501 324150
Email [email protected]

What some of our students say...

“I would just like to say it’s been a real eye-opener and also a real pleasure to be involved in the course. I have learned a lot and will look at my participation in the economic system very differently from now on.”
“I really enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone with an interest on how our society and our lives are influenced by Economics. I would like to thank the people who wrote the course and our tutor for delivering the course in an interesting way.”
“The tutor led participants through a developing understanding of the status quo and what it means for people who occupy different positions in society. This was enhanced by the rich contributions from some of the participants which led to an increasingly collaborate and coherent weekly experience.”
“I thought economics was too complicated for me to understand. It needed a degree for sure and [to] dedicate years to understand the complex system. It is complex, but I didn’t realise how much it relates to our daily life activities, how much I am involved in economic activities and how things can be changed and how we must change.”
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