the lyceum
an online school for philosophy
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The Lyceum is an online school for philosophy named after the site at which Aristotle founded his legendary school in 335 BCE. The Lyceum is designed for anyone interested in the serious study of philosophy, but at a fraction of the typical cost.
I created The Lyceum in order to bridge a gap that exists between university courses and free philosophy resources found online. On the one hand, it is simply too expensive for most people to study philosophy at a university. On the other hand, the free resources available online provide an inconsistent and haphazard learning experience.
As a student in The Lyceum, you will study the chronological history of Western philosophy from Thales to Marcus Aurelius. Each module will contain detailed lessons, videos, quizzes, exams, and recommended readings. The Lyceum also gives you access to an online community of likeminded students.
The Lyceum runs on a subscription model. For a monthly tuition of $15, you gain access to the stream of course materials in The Lyceum, which are updated weekly. There will always be another lesson, video, or exam to take.
free courses
how to question everything
This is an introductory course in philosophy specifically designed for complete beginners. In this course, you will learn concrete strategies for developing one of the core skills in philosophy -- asking philosophical questions. Most introductions to philosophy simply tell you about what other people have said or thought throughout history. Although studying the great philosophers is valuable, and I personally love the history of philosophy, this course takes a fresh approach by aiming at developing your ability to think for yourself directly.
in-person courses
stoicism: an introduction
This course offers a general introduction to Stoicism for complete beginners. Learn about the history and development of Stoicism from its earliest days in ancient Athens to its rise to power in ancient Rome. Students in this course can expect to gain a general understanding of prominent Stoic philosophers such as Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. Additionally, students will gain a deeper understanding of the basic concepts out of which the Stoic system is built, such as Virtue, Happiness, Reason, and Nature.
Through short lectures, group discussion, and reflective exercises, students will also learn how to apply Stoicism to the problems and challenges on modern life, such as managing stress and emotion, and finding purpose. This course is ideal for anyone seeking practical tools for cultivating inner peace and living a more meaningful life.
In-Person Only (for now).
the art of living: part one
This is an introductory course on Ancient Greek Ethics. The primary aim of this course is to introduce the ideas of Ancient Greek Ethics while also providing concrete strategies for applying these ideas to modern life. The central question that the course aims to answer is the question that Socrates took to be the most important a human being can ask: "How should one live?". We will cover four different answers to Socrates' questions, touching on Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, and Stoicism.
In-Person Only (for now).