Welcome to the fantastic world of philosophy! It’s an honor for me to be your guide on a journey into both the ancient and modern worlds of ideas and thought. 

The primary objective of the 40+ classes in the Great in Minds Philosophy series (of which this is just one) is to give the student an introductory glimpse into the history of philosophical ideas, consider important ethical concerns of our times, and improve our logical and critical thinking skills along the way.

Possibly Socrates' most diligent student and biggest fan, Plato of Athens was inspired to alter course from a life of politics to pursue philosophy by the life and death of his amazing teacher. Beyond Ancient Greece itself, Plato's  school of thought and teachings through the Academy, the first recognized school of higher learning in Europe, went on to influence the likes of nearly every philosopher who followed him, not least of whom being Plotinus, St. Augustine, and most importantly the other equally influential figure of Ancient Greece (and his student) Aristotle. In the words of Alfred North Whitehead millennia later, "the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." 

Classes in the Ancient Philosophy portion of this series include:
  1.  The Presocratics 
  2. Socrates
  3. Plato 
  4. Aristotle

NOTE: A minimum of four students must be enrolled for the class to run as scheduled.