Introduction to Ancient Philosophy - 12 week course
Meets: Fall, 2026 - Wednesdays from 1-2pm Pacific (4-5pm Eastern) - September 2 through November 18
Athena with her owl, Metropolitan Museum of Art
In a world of rapid information and competing narratives, the ability to think critically and evaluate ideas has never been more important. This class gives students the tools to do exactly that, guided by the foundational thinkers of Western philosophy.
Students will explore the wisdom of ancient Greece and Rome, examining timeless topics such as free will, happiness, love, knowledge, justice, politics, and ancient religion. They will learn how ancient philosophers began to rationally discuss these ideas amid great cultural and historical change. Readings will draw from thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, and the Stoics, with flexibility to explore topics based on student interests. The course is taught by our philosophy teacher, Luis Sokol.
If you are interested in the asynchronous option which we offer at a discounted rate, please complete the registration form and indicate your preference.
- Duration: 12 class meetings
- Meeting times: Wednesdays from 1-2pm Pacific (4-5pm Eastern) - September 2 through November 18
- Frequency: Once a week (1-hour sessions)
- Ages: 10 and up
- Teacher: Luis
- Enrollment: Open to students ages 10 and up. No prior knowledge of philosophy is required.
- Cost: $420 per student for the full course (12 one-hour classes)
- Location: Zoom - Classes will be recorded in the case of student absences.
- Registration: Please complete the form below, and we will send the class payment invoice. Your payment of $420 is applied to the full class and is required to reserve a space in class. If after the first class, you choose not to continue, we will refund the full class payment. From the second class onward, the class payment is non-refundable.
- Questions: Contact Us