Philosophy & Wisdom Courses

Engage in profound philosophical inquiry and wisdom study that examines fundamental questions of existence, consciousness, ethics, and meaning through classical and contemporary philosophical traditions and contemplative wisdom practices. Master classical philosophy including ancient Greek philosophy, Stoicism, Platonism, and Aristotelian thought with understanding of logical reasoning and ethical frameworks for developing critical thinking and philosophical foundation. Study Eastern philosophy including Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Confucianism with understanding of consciousness studies and wisdom traditions for accessing non-Western perspectives on reality and human nature. Learn contemporary philosophy including existentialism, phenomenology, and consciousness studies with understanding of modern philosophical developments and their applications to personal meaning and social understanding. Develop ethical reasoning including moral philosophy, applied ethics, and virtue ethics with understanding of ethical decision-making and moral development for personal integrity and social responsibility. Master contemplative philosophy including philosophical meditation, Socratic inquiry, and reflective practice with understanding of philosophy as spiritual practice for personal wisdom and insight development. Study philosophy of mind including consciousness studies, free will, and personal identity with understanding of cognitive science and neurophilosophy for exploring fundamental questions about human nature and experience. Learn comparative wisdom traditions including perennial philosophy, mystical traditions, and cross-cultural wisdom with understanding of universal principles and diverse cultural expressions for developing integral worldview. Develop critical thinking including logical reasoning, argument analysis, and intellectual virtues with understanding of cognitive biases and clear thinking for enhanced reasoning and decision-making abilities. Master philosophical writing and dialogue including essay composition, philosophical argument, and Socratic questioning with understanding of philosophical methodology and communication for expressing and examining ideas clearly. Study political philosophy including social justice, governance theory, and community ethics with understanding of social philosophy and civic responsibility for engaged citizenship and social understanding. Learn philosophy of science including scientific method, epistemology, and philosophy of technology with understanding of knowledge theory and scientific reasoning for evaluating claims and understanding scientific knowledge. Develop existential exploration including meaning-making, purpose discovery, and life philosophy with understanding of existential psychology and meaning therapy for personal fulfillment and life direction. Master wisdom literature including classical texts, philosophical poetry, and contemplative writing with understanding of literary wisdom and textual study for accessing accumulated human wisdom. Study applied philosophy including practical ethics, philosophical counseling, and wisdom traditions application with understanding of philosophy for living and practical wisdom for addressing life challenges and decisions. Learn philosophy teaching and sharing including discussion facilitation, wisdom sharing, and philosophical mentoring with understanding of educational philosophy and wisdom transmission for potentially sharing philosophical knowledge. Understand contemporary applications including philosophical counseling, organizational ethics, and wisdom leadership with understanding of practical philosophy and applied wisdom for bringing philosophical insights to contemporary challenges. Study integration practices including philosophical reflection, wisdom journaling, and contemplative study with understanding of philosophy as practice and ongoing inquiry for continuous wisdom development and life integration. Prepare for philosophical living and potentially philosophical service with comprehensive philosophical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and wisdom understanding essential for examined life and meaningful philosophical contribution.