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Philosophy as an art of living

Colloquium presented by Frédéric Lenoir

November 14, 2026 in Paris

From ancient Stoicism to Buddhist meditation, from Montaigne to Nietzsche, via Spinoza, each presentation will explain how the great wisdom traditions of antiquity, the East and modern times can help us transform our daily lives.

With Françoise Bonardel, Marianne Chaillan, Antoine Compagnon, André Comte-Sponville, Frédéric Lenoir, Reza Moghaddassi, Xavier Pavie, Charles Pépin, Hélène Vuillet.

Full program and reservations on the website of La Maison des sagesses.

The 5 Pillars of Wisdom - Frédéric Lenoir

The video is available!

Colloquium on Carl Gustav Jung

The video of the symposium “Carl Gustav Jung, explorer of the soul and visionary”, which took place on November 8, 2025 at the Maison de la Chimie, in Paris, is now available !

Whether you missed the event or wish to relive this moment of reflection on Jungian thought, we wanted to offer you the best possible experience by creating a high-quality film.
Order the video here.

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The 5 Pillars of Wisdom

Release date: October 15, 2025

There is a striking convergence among all the major philosophical and spiritual currents of the world regarding fundamental qualities to cultivate in order to lead a good and happy life. This is what Frédéric Lenoir calls the 5 pillars of wisdom: knowledge, love, ethics, presence, and acceptance.

The House of Wisdom

The House of Wisdom aims to transmit teachings that help people gain clarity and live better lives. Every Thursday evening, it offers live webinars with philosophy teachers, available individually or by subscription, as well as seminars, colloquia, and conferences throughout the year.