The Thought Workshop: Ancient Philosophy Texts Series for Home-Educated Teens

The Thought Workshop: Part IV

Ancient Philosophy Series for Home-Educated Teens

Join us as we get into the weeds with some of the most foundational texts of Western Thought. See how the phenomenal thinkers of Ancient Greece and their ideas shaped our understanding of the world, ethics, the nature of reality, and the human condition today. 

Morning Session: Ancient Texts and Ideas

We will delve into texts that capture the ideas and philosophies of the most influential Ancient Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the Neo-Platonists.

Afternoon Session: Interactive Discussions

After lunch, we will discuss the ideas emerging from these texts, with an aim to stimulate and enhance critical and creative thinking. Students will be encouraged to express diverse viewpoints, fostering a spirit of inquiry and independent thought.

Details

• When: Four Thursdays - May 8, 15, 22, 29 
• Time: 11 am to 2 pm
• Ages: 13-18 years
• Location: Fusion Oakleigh Youth and Community Centre, 185 Warrigal Rd, Hughesdale
• Cost: $60 for the four-week series or $20 per individual session
• Format: Four sessions, each with a morning text exploration and afternoon discussion
• Skills: Critical thinking, cultural literacy, ethical reasoning, respectful debate

Preparation for Class 

Student preparation for each weekly class will be less than one hour and will include some reading and YouTube videos for backgrounding.

Weekly Schedule

Week 1: Socrates  

Week 2: Plato

Week 3: Aristotle

Week 4: Plotinus (Neo-Platonism)

All text extracts will be provided, but may need to be printed out and brought to the class by students (TBC).

Community Lunch

Sessions are scheduled around the Fusion community lunch. Students are welcome to join this lunch between the morning and afternoon sessions. Donations can be made to Fusion for lunch, should you wish (I believe cash is preferred.)

Coordinator

Marjorie Solomon is a home-educating mother who believes in the importance of ideas, history, text, and critical thinking. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts (English) and works as a writer and publisher.

Contact

Email: thehomeofthewhales@gmail.com
Phone: 0452 515 302

Limited places. Please book early if you are interested.

This series follows Part III in May https://events.humanitix.com/t...