How to Love Literature Even More Through Philosophy
Enhance your love of literature by viewing it through a philosophic lens.
The Capitalist Manifesto Reading Group (2025)
Explore what capitalism really is and how it relates to the requirements of human life, liberty, and happiness, Is it to blame for today’s societal problems—or is it a scapegoat?
“Founders of Western Philosophy: Thales to Hume” Listening Group
Learn and compare the competing philosophic ideas that shaped the Western world and continue shaping it today—morally, culturally, and politically.
New Test Async Course (free!)
This is a test asynchronous course, that should be free! Check out how the free option works.
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