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How To Meditate Like A Greek Philosopher
With Brian Saint-PaulIn this seven-day course, you'll learn the philosophical meditation technique used by the ancient Greeks at the very dawn of Western civilization. In the first session, we’ll cover the method. Then in each of the six days that follow, we’ll meditate upon one of the major questions the ancient thinkers explored. How well do you know yourself? Is the universe in a constant state of change… or is change actually an illusion? Is the world around us real, or are we being deceived? How should we treat others, and finally, how do we find lasting happiness? Each session will begin with a brief introduction to the philosophical topic or question. And then we'll move into the meditation, where we’ll conduct some of the most famous thought experiments in history. If you’ve ever wanted to study philosophy—or if you did so in school and found it dry or boring—then this course is for you. Over these seven days, you will not only consider the fundamental questions of existence, but you'll come to your conclusions, as well. You will be practicing philosophy no less than the Greeks, and you'll learn about yourself in the process.
Discover the ancient Greek meditation technique and explore life's big questions about reality and happiness along the way.
About this course
In this seven-day course, you'll learn the philosophical meditation technique used by the ancient Greeks at the very dawn of Western civilization. In the first session, we’ll cover the method. Then in each of the six days that follow, we’ll meditate upon one of the major questions the ancient thinkers explored. How well do you know yourself? Is the universe in a constant state of change… or is change actually an illusion? Is the world around us real, or are we being deceived? How should we treat others, and finally, how do we find lasting happiness? Each session will begin with a brief introduction to the philosophical topic or question. And then we'll move into the meditation, where we’ll conduct some of the most famous thought experiments in history. If you’ve ever wanted to study philosophy—or if you did so in school and found it dry or boring—then this course is for you. Over these seven days, you will not only consider the fundamental questions of existence, but you'll come to your conclusions, as well. You will be practicing philosophy no less than the Greeks, and you'll learn about yourself in the process.
Meet your Teacher
Brian Saint-Paul has been teaching philosophy, religion, and spirituality in various formats since 1998. Through his company, DandyMind, he creates audio programs that merge Western philosophy with meditation. He uses lectures, thought experiments, and guided visualizations and meditations to help students not only learn the philosophical concepts but actually get inside and experience them firsthand. Brian has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies, respectively, with an emphasis in the Western mystical tradition. He believes that if a tool helps you become a more purposeful, happier, and virtuous person, then use it.