How to Live Like Socrates: What's inside?

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Anyone who holds a true opinion without understanding is like a blind man on the right road. – Socrates in Plato's Republic

Have you had a chance to check out How to Live Like Socrates yet?

I created this online course after realizing that few people today were really aware of the practical implications of Socrates' teachings as a philosophy of life.

I knew this was something I could provide to truly make a difference. As a result, How to Live Like Socrates gives you lifetime access to help you develop a greater sense of meaning and fulfilment in life.

Sometimes it can be hard to visualize a course like this, so if you’d like to take a look behind the curtain and see exactly what you’d be getting, check out this brief overview of the content.

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 Facing 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.

Includes: videos, quotes from Socrates, recommended reading, discussion questions, knowledge-check quiz, plus bonus materials.

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or suggestions. As always, thanks very much indeed for all of your support!

Warm regards,

Donald Robertson

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