Do we still have the courage to think in the age of algorithms and AI? Can we imagine politics without confrontation? What would freedom look like beyond growth and self-improvement?

These are not just academic questions. They point to the kind of inquiry the London School of Continental Philosophy was founded to pursue - a space for adult learners in London to engage critically with contemporary thought and to explore how philosophy can still speak to the urgencies of our time.

Founded by Dr. Daniel Weizman (PhD, Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy), the School grew out of a belief that contemporary philosophy should be a living practice, open to everyone. Daniel has taught extensively in adult education across London, exploring the ideas of major 20th- and 21st-century thinkers such as Gilles Deleuze, Michel Foucault, Louis Althusser, Jacques Derrida, Alain Badiou and Slavoj Žižek.

The seminars are held in person in Central London and focus on close reading and open discussion. They are designed for anyone with an interest in ideas, from first-time readers of philosophy to those with long experience, and aim to make complex thought both engaging and accessible. Each course connects philosophical questions to broader themes in culture, history, art, and technology, encouraging participants to discover how theory can illuminate contemporary life. 

Beyond its regular seminars, the School plans to develop a public programme of talks and events, opening philosophy to a wider community of curious minds. In time, we also aim to publish a journal that offers a platform for emerging voices in philosophy and critical thought, guided by a spirit of openness, creativity, and intellectual curiosity.