But Why?
This lesson revolves around the idea of practicing self-control, a key concept in stoicism. It will also provide examples of how self-control can be good through the use of games and why self-control can be beneficial.
Me and You
This lesson focuses on the stoic belief surrounding the relationship between oneself and others. By following the stoic philosopher Hierocles, students will be able to explore their connection between themselves and other individuals, and eventually the human community.
Great Expectations
This lesson will focus on the idea of expectations in Stoicism and negative visualization, the idea of contemplating a range of potential outcomes that include the worst-case scenarios in order to promote resilience when an unfavorable situation occurs. We will explore the methods used in order to practice this as well as why people do.
What is Good?
An investigation into the concept of goodness and what defines good in stoicism. Introduces the concept of the cardinal virtues and vices, and what it means to live a good life.
Control and Choice
We will explore the concept of control and choice in the context of stoicism, and how people in the modern world apply this seemingly archaic school of thought in their day to day lives.
