Philosophy and Life Retreat with A.C. Grayling
A Greek philosophy retreat to explore how we live, lead and look after each other. In the company of one of the great philosophers of our time.
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Retreat Overview
How do we live well? How do we lead well? What do we owe each other, and what do we owe ourselves? How do we hold complexity without collapsing into cynicism or naive hope?
This philosophy retreat is an invitation to examine these questions, in the company of one of the most distinguished philosophers of our time, and in the places where the questions were first asked.
Over eight days as Greece moves into autumn, an small group will travel from Athens to Delphi to the island of Hydra. We will walk the Acropolis, stand on Mount Parnassus where the Oracle once spoke, and gather on Hydra to ask what philosophy can offer those of us trying to live well in a complicated time
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Retreat Facilitator
A.C. Grayling
A.C. Grayling is the Founder and Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University London and a Professor of Philosophy. He is a widely published author whose work spans philosophy, humanism, ethics, and public affairs, with a focus on bringing philosophical ideas into contemporary life.
His books include The God Argument: The Case against Religion and for Humanism, The History of Philosophy, The Meaning of Things: Applying Philosophy to Life, Wittgenstein: A Very Short Introduction, The Good Book: A Humanist Bible, Life, Sex and Ideas: The Good Life Without God, Discriminations, For the People, Who Owns the Moon?, and The Challenge of the Future.
Professor Grayling is also a longstanding contributor to major publications including The Times, The Guardian, Financial Times, The Economist, and New Statesman.
Interested in joining us? Expressions of interest are welcomed. We'll share full schedule in late August 2026.
