Meet the Philosophers

Service Description

This class will take Thinkers through a survey of some of the most influential political philosophers in the West. During each class we will briefly discuss the life of the philosopher we are learning about to give us a context to understand their ideas. We will then delve into their philosophy through thought experiments and Socratic discussion. Our goal will be to develop an awareness of each philosopher's thought system as we sharpen our own analytical skills. We will use the insights of each philosopher to analyse problems around us and gain new insights. Each week Thinkers will analyse an assigned reading, make verbal and written contributions (through the chat), and discuss current events with the aid of political philosophy. Thus, not only will Thinkers learn about philosophy, they will develop analytical and communications skills, practice synthesising ideas and communicating their own views. Schedule: Week 1 - Pre-Socratic philosophers Week 2 - Socrates Week 3 - Plato & Aristotle Week 4 - The Stoics Week 5 - Middle Age Thinkers You can sign up for the entire series, for a slightly reduced price, or book individual courses. To book for an individual course, please PayPal thinkersmeetup@protonmail.com £12 per class, stating which class you are booking for and the name and age of your Thinker.