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A structured journey through Stoic philosophy, from ancient foundations to daily practice. Learn how Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca approached virtue, resilience, and the good life, and apply those lessons to modern challenges.
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ReadyDiscover the origins of Stoic philosophy and its core ideas about virtue, reason, and what we can control. By the end of this course, you will be able to explain the fundamental Stoic framework and apply basic practices to everyday situations.
4 modules · Teacher: Professor Marcus
Level 200
LockedMove beyond theory and into the practical disciplines the Stoics used to build resilience and virtue. You will be able to apply core Stoic exercises, including negative visualization, the view from above, and Stoic journaling, to real-life challenges.
Unlocks when the previous course is complete.
Level 300
LockedApply Stoic philosophy to contemporary challenges including stress, relationships, leadership, and mortality. You will be able to design evidence-based Stoic interventions and draw connections between ancient Stoicism and modern psychology.
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Level 400
LockedSynthesize the full Stoic tradition, from Hellenistic origins to modern applications, and develop your own coherent, well-reasoned personal philosophy. You will produce portfolio-quality work including a personal Stoic manifesto and a critical comparative essay.
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