What is philosophy? Is it something we study—as subject, like biology or literature? Is it something each of us has, individually—as in, “my personal philosophy”? Is it a relic of history? An intellectual curiosity? A means to impress at cocktail parties and on social media?
Or perhaps—as this seminar will attempt to demonstrate—philosophy is a way of thinking relatively easy to identify but very difficult to practice. Mere description of the practice does not suffice for understanding it; one must, rather, engage in the practice itself. This engagement requires discipline of the mind and the consistent willingness to pursue philosophy not merely as a hobby, but as a habit. For those who have the will, this seminar will provide the means: namely through a schedule of carefully-selected readings and persistent dialogue—both in the seminar discussion sessions and through the Lyceum platform. This incipient practice of philosophy will not make you a philosopher; but it will engender in those who seize it the germ of a true philosophical habit. [Continue reading more in the Seminar Syllabus | Sign up below].
WHEN: every Saturday from 2:00-3:00PM ET for 8 weeks, starting 25 January 2020
WHERE: online, via the Continuum Lyceum Platform
COST: Registration for regular seminars is offered at a flat rate of $135 per person (inclusive of a $12 technology fee). Professors and students receive discounts. Lyceum discounts also apply to these lowered rates.
| Standard price | Basic Lyceum Membership | Advanced Lyceum Membership | Premium Lyceum Membership | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $135 per seminar | $87.75 for one seminar per year $108 after |
2 seminars included $87.75 after |
6 seminars included $81 after |
| Professor | $85 per seminar | $55.25 for one seminar per year $68 after |
2 seminars included $55.25 after |
6 seminars included $51 after |
| Student | $60 per seminar | $39 for one seminar per year $48 after |
2 seminars included $39 after |
6 seminars included $36 after |
If you would like to sign up–the first lecture and discussion session are FREE–fill out the form below.
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