seminar Descriptions

Ancient Wisdom

A focus on how the wisdom, knowledge, and insight of ancient philosophers East and West can be applied to living our everyday lives in the 21st century.

SEMINAR OFFERINGS

  • Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times I

  • Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times II

  • Stoic Philosophy

  • The Ethics of Aristotle

  • The Trial and Death of Socrates

  • Stoic Principles for Living Well

Philosophy Express

Three short seminars covering a myriad of philosophers East and West, ancient and modern. It focuses on practical lessons from historical figures for living wisely and well. We will discuss Eric Weiner’s best-selling book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers along with selected texts from the philosophers themselves.

SEMINAR OFFERINGS

  • The Philosophy Express: Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers, Part I

  • The Philosophy Express: Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers, Part II

  • The Philosophy Express: Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers, Part III

Human Experience

A serious analytical discussion of what it means to live your best life and how to better understand yourself and your place in the world. These seminars focus on “life’s big questions”. If you are searching for answers then these are the course for you.

SEMINAR OFFERINGS

  • Philosophy of Death and Dying

  • Philosophy of Religion

  • The Pursuit of Happiness

  • The Philosophy of Human Nature

  • The Human Quest for Immortality

Philosophy of the Weird and Bizarre

Returning in October by popular demand. Bigfoot, Ghosts, Demons & more. Three guest speakers.

oNE-ON-oNE Session

Personalized specifically to your needs and requests. 1:1 Session(s) with Professor John Houston.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just an evolving technology, it is a reality today. AI will be intruding into our lives rapidly and force us to make some decisions which will have serious implications in our daily lives. AI will also have a serious impact on our culture and countries with international consequences. Learn more about AI via the seminars below.

SEMINAR OFFERINGS

  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its Social Implications

  • Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Democracy

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