How to Live Like Socrates

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You will learn:

• How to approach life like Socrates
• How to apply modern psychological methods and Socratic wisdom to problems of everyday living
• How to use Socrates' life and philosophy as guides to self-improvement, drawing on elements of cognitive-behavioural psychology to help make use of his ideas.

You are:

• Going through emotional challenges such as coping with desire, anger, fear, or loss
• Looking for a greater sense of meaning and fulfilment in life
• Interested in Socrates and Greek philosophy and looking for a fresh perspective

If you're a complete newcomer this course will provide the perfect introduction to Socratic philosophy. Even if you've read a lot of books on philosophy, though, you'll still benefit from these new resources.

• Imagine if you could enroll in a program that would help you really appreciate ancient philosophy as a guide to modern living.
• Imagine if you could walk into a room and feel that you were able to apply Socratic wisdom to the situation.
• Imagine if you could wake up and know that you have Socrates by your side as a guide and mentor throughout life, having learned so much about the intersection of his life and philosophy.

The truth is that you can learn from Socrates how to overcome anger, fear, desire, and loss and develop a greater sense of meaning and fulfilment in life. You don't have to figure out everything on your own.

Start Date: You can enroll right now on the continuous intake version of this course and begin immediately.

Course Content

This course consists of many audio and video recordings, psychological exercises, excerpts for discussion, special infographics created by our graphic designer Rocio de Torres, written articles, group discussion questions, and short interactive knowledge check questions to aid learning and retention. It's crammed full of resources that I simply wouldn't be able to put into a book. Each week focuses on a different set of core philosophical concepts, psychological exercises, and a particular problem area. The whole course is structured around the four cardinal virtues of Socratic philosophy: wisdom, justice, courage, and moderation.

Welcome: Before we Even Begin

This becomes available as soon as you enrol and contains carefully selected preparatory materials to help you get up to speed and prepare for the main four weeks. Includes: videos, quotes from Socrates, recommended reading, discussion questions, knowledge-check quiz, plus bonus materials.

Week One: Wisdom and the Socratic Method

This section focuses on the story of the Socratic Method (elenchus), how it was developed and used by Socrates. It uses illustrations from the life of Socrates, such as the influence of his father and mother's professions. It explores what the virtue of wisdom means in the Socratic dialogues. Includes: Videos, reading, discussion, knowledge-check quiz, weekly webinar, plus bonus material.

Week Two: Moderation and Philosophy as a Way of Life

This section focuses on the concept of philosophy as a way of life, and what, for Socrates, it meant to be a philosopher. It uses illustrations from the life of Socrates, such as his military service and attitudes toward diet and exercise as illustrations. It explores what the virtue of moderation means in the Socratic dialogues. Includes: Videos, reading, discussion, knowledge-check quiz, and weekly webinar plus bonus material.

Week Three: Justice and Friendship

This section focuses on the social and interpersonal aspect of Socrates' philosophy, particularly his views on justice and friendship. It uses illustrations from the his life, such as how he coped with political turmoil in Athens, both under the democratic regime and the Thirty Tyrants. It explores what the virtue of justice means in the Socratic dialogues. Includes: Videos, reading, discussion, knowledge-check quiz, and weekly webinar plus bonus material.

Week Four: Courage and Death

This section focuses on Socrates' famed composure and bravery. It uses illustrations from his life such as the events of his trial and execution as illustrations. It explores what the virtue of courage means in the Socratic dialogues. Includes: Videos, reading, discussion, knowledge-check quiz, and weekly webinar plus bonus material.

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