For Aristotle the goal of human life was to live well, to flourish, and to ultimately have a good life. He conceptualised this as “eudaimonia”, a concept distinct from “hedonia” or pleasure, coming from ‘hedus’, a Greek word for the sweet taste of honey.

The Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing is studying how to better lives through the use of nature, music, meditation and psychedelics, whilst studying these with brain imaging. The Conscious Flourishing Day will exploring these important advances through a series of events taking place throughout the day across Oxford.

Conscious Flourishing can be experienced as a daylong event (starting at Worcester College, stopping at Holywell Music Room and ending in Stoke House, Old Headington), or as individual, drop-in sessions. Please remember to book for all sessions that you wish to attend.

Also… it’s Bonfire Night! The Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing will celebrate and close the Conscious Flourishing day with a bonfire and food from 6.30-9pm. Tickets available soon.

Performances

9am – 12pm
Morning Meditation and Talks
Linbury Building, Worcester College
Doors open: 8.45am

1.30pm – 3.30pm
Guided Nature Walk, Oxford
Meet at Worcester College, Walton Street
Arrival: 1.15pm

3.30pm – 5.30pm
Your Brain on Music
Holywell Music Room, Holywell Street
Doors: 3.15pm

Free to attend, booking is required

Free