📚 PhilosophiaHub Courses Catalog

Classical Education for the Modern Mind

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled." — Plutarch

🧭 Find Your Path

🏛️ Classical Foundations

Master the Essential Arts of Learning

🧠 The Trivium: Grammar, Logic & Rhetoric

• Grammar → Precision in language and clear expression

• Logic → Sound reasoning and argument evaluation

• Rhetoric → Ethical persuasion and compelling communication

• Critical Reading → Deep engagement with any text

• Socratic Method → Learning through strategic questioning

• Weekly live Q&A sessions with instructors

• Peer discussion groups for practice and feedback

• Downloadable workbooks and reference materials

• Access to classical texts and modern applications

🤔 Philosophical Foundations

• Epistemology → What can we truly know?

• Metaphysics → What is the nature of reality?

• Ethics → How should we live and why?

• Political Philosophy → What makes a just society?

• Applied Wisdom → Ancient insights for contemporary challenges

📚 Great Books & Ideas

Cultural Literacy Through Literature & History

📜 Classical Literature Journey

• Ancient Epics: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey

• Greek Drama: Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, Euripides' Medea

• Roman Poetry: Virgil's Aeneid, Ovid's Metamorphoses

• Medieval Works: Dante's Inferno, selections from Canterbury Tales

• Renaissance Drama: Shakespeare's Hamlet, King Lear

• Close reading and textual analysis

• Understanding narrative structure and character development

• Recognizing archetypal patterns and universal themes

• Connecting literature to historical and cultural contexts

• Creative writing inspired by classical forms

🏛️ Foundations of Western Civilization

• Ancient Near East: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Hebrew tradition

• Classical Antiquity: Greece and Rome at their height

• Late Antiquity: Christianity's rise, barbarian transitions

• Medieval Synthesis: Islamic Golden Age, Scholastic achievement

• Historical Method: Primary sources, interpretation, causation

• Reading and interpreting historical documents

• Understanding cause and effect in historical change

• Comparing different civilizations and their achievements

• Connecting past developments to present realities

• Developing historical empathy and perspective

🗣️ Communication Arts

Master the Skills of Influence and Expression

🎙️ Classical Rhetoric & Modern Communication

• Invention → Finding and developing compelling arguments

• Arrangement → Structuring ideas for maximum impact

• Style → Crafting language that moves and persuades

• Memory → Techniques for retention and spontaneous speaking

• Delivery → Voice, gesture, and presence mastery

• Business presentations and proposals

• Academic papers and thesis defenses

• Political and social advocacy

• Teaching and training

• Personal storytelling and influence

🏺 Latin Language & Literature

• Weeks 1-3: Alphabet, pronunciation, basic grammar

• Weeks 4-6: Noun and verb systems, sentence structure

• Weeks 7-9: Complex grammar, reading simple texts

• Weeks 10-12: Classical authors, cultural context

• Read and translate basic Latin texts

• Understand grammatical concepts that improve English usage

• Access primary sources in philosophy, history, and theology

• Appreciate the linguistic roots of European languages

• Connect with the intellectual tradition of the West

🌟 Advanced Studies

Specialized Topics for Continuing Learners

🎨 Philosophy of Art & Beauty

• What makes something beautiful?

• Is beauty objective or subjective?

• What is the purpose of art in society?

• How do we judge artistic merit?

• Can art teach moral lessons?

⚖️ Natural Law & Justice

🧬 Classical Wisdom for Modern Science

• Aristotelian causation and modern physics

• The mind-body problem from Plato to neuroscience

• Teleology and evolutionary biology

• Ethics of scientific research and technology

• Wonder and scientific inquiry

📈 Learning Paths & Sequences

🌱 Beginner's Classical Education (6-9 months)

1. The Trivium → Essential thinking skills

2. Philosophical Foundations → Big questions and wisdom

3. Classical Literature → Great books and cultural literacy

🎓 Liberal Arts Concentration (9-12 months)

1. Western Civilization History → Cultural foundations

2. Classical Literature Journey → Literary tradition

3. Philosophy of Art & Beauty → Aesthetic understanding

4. Latin Language → Original source access

🗣️ Communication Excellence Track (6-8 months)

1. The Trivium → Grammar, logic, rhetoric foundations

2. Classical Rhetoric → Advanced persuasion skills

3. Latin Language → Linguistic precision

4. Philosophy → Clear thinking principles

🤔 Philosophy & Wisdom Path (8-10 months)

1. Philosophical Foundations → Core questions and methods

2. Classical Literature → Wisdom through narrative

3. Natural Law & Justice → Applied ethics and politics

4. Classical Wisdom for Modern Science → Integration with contemporary thought

💎 Premium Learning Experience

🎥 Production Quality

• Professional video production with clear audio and visuals

• Interactive elements including quizzes, polls, and discussions

• Multiple formats — video, audio-only, and written materials

• Mobile optimization for learning anywhere, anytime

👥 Community Engagement

• Small discussion groups (8-12 students) for meaningful dialogue

• Weekly office hours with instructors

• Peer mentorship program connecting experienced with new learners

• Annual symposium bringing together the PhilosophiaHub community

📚 Comprehensive Resources

• Curated reading lists with both primary and secondary sources

• Digital library access to classical texts and scholarly articles

• Study guides and summary materials for review and reference

• Recommended further reading for each topic and course

🏆 Recognition & Credentialing

• Verified certificates for completed courses

• Digital portfolios showcasing your learning journey

• Recommendation letters from instructors for exceptional students

• Transfer credit partnerships with select colleges and universities

💰 Investment in Your Intellectual Future

Individual Course Pricing

Membership Options

Financial Accessibility

• Need-based scholarships covering up to 75% of costs

• Student discounts (25% off with valid ID)

• Military & veteran pricing (30% discount)

• Payment plans available for all courses and memberships

• Group discounts for families, schools, and organizations

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