The tutoring on offer comes in a variety of forms. Here is a basic outline of the products available, but specific needs in terms of structure, content  and style of learning will be discussed with the client. 

The best way to view tutoring is that it involves guided reading of texts which the client, perhaps, has always wanted to read, but wants a better understanding of; a more analytical and critical reading of these texts. Tutoring can also involve a focus on a number texts which are selected for their dissemination of a specific concept or theory.

Individuals

Tutoring for individuals might involve the assisted reading of texts. These texts might range from books in philosophy, to papers and essays and even novels. The texts would be chosen by the client. Many people have a desire to learn more about something they have always only known a little about. Think of Plato’s writings, the ethics of Emmanual Kant, the politics of John Locke, the existentialism of Sartre, and philosophical theories about knowledge and truth. The tutoring would involve meetings where the chosen texts are discussed in a manner which enables a clearer and more exact understanding of them.

The discussion of these texts can be done in a very informal conversational manner or have the aim of more precise, analytical readings of them.

Groups

Tutoring for groups can be designed to meet the needs of professional groups in the corporate sector, or other professions, as well as private groups, such as focus groups in literature or art. These types of ‘tutoring’ sessions can either be ongoing, over a specified period, or can be designed to be executed as a ‘workshop’ over a day or weekend, or some such. The obvious corporate objective for securing such a service is staff development. For private interest groups, the exact content of, as well as the learning of more rigorous intellectual engagement with, ideas and texts should be the objective.

This, however, does not preclude such workshops from being fun.

School groups

Only late high school age groups will be considered. Tutoring at this level will be primarily focused on reasoning skills. The aim will be to teach school children how to analyse the content of their subject matter better and how to write better argumentative essays. If the school, or teacher, has specific requirements for learners to know something about philosophy, these needs can be discussed. For instance, ancient Greek philosophy is very helpful to learners interested in doing English literature at university. Ethics and political philosophy is often helpful for learners who want to study law or politics at a tertiary level. A workshop in ethics can be interesting for learners who are being groomed for leadership positions.

Writing

Robinson writes stuff. Philosophers often have to resort to writing for their bread and butter. She does, however, love doing so. She writes copy for websites and social media sites. She has written critical pieces for other types of media, such as journals, magazines or newspapers. She writes both Love and Hate Letters. These are a favourite of hers. She can write quite technical academic philosophy. She can write whole or parts of philosophical theses and also journal articles – for herself. But no sensible person will be interested in these.