The Art of Living Well: Ancient Wisdom for Our Times
Life is simple, but living is hard. In literature, philosophy, religion, the arts, and in life itself—the art of living is not hidden. Plenty of people who have lived have found a way. We will look at some of the best of those ways here.
Course curriculum
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Module One | The Art of Thinking: The Virtues and Limits of Reason
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About This Course
How To Take This Course
Please Introduce Yourself
'The Art of Thinking' Overview
Lecture One
Supplemental Reading Links
Supplemental Reading PDF | Critical Thinking and Philosophy
Supplemental Videos
Discussion One
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Module Two | The Art of Speaking: Doing Things with Words
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'The Art of Speaking' Overview
Lecture Two
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Supplemental Reading PDF | Plato's "Cratylus": The Two Theories of the Correctness of Names
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Discussion Two
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Module Three | The Art of Working: Vocation and Vacation
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'The Art of Working' Overview
Lecture Three
Supplemental Reading Links
Discussion Three
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Module Four | The Art of Creating: Artistry and Innovation
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'The Art of Creating' Overview
Lecture Four
Supplemental Reading List
Discussion Four
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Module Five | The Art of Loving: Transcending and Expanding the Self