Ever thought about what education really is? Or what it should be? Look no further. In this class we will take a very philosophical approach to these questions, as we will look to Plato for answers. Plato’s Allegory of the Cave is a short yet dense piece of work that we will use to figure out just what education should look like. After having done so, we will evaluate education today and see whether it lives up to Plato’s standards. Come prepared for lots of discussion!

Does the tree indeed make a sound? Can you think of a tree you're not thinking of? In this course, we will learn about George Berkeley's theory of idealism and one of his more famous arguments about this curious tree. We'll be discussing his position, lay out his argument for why he (spoiler) believes you can't think of a tree you're not thinking of, and try to come up with some counter-arguments. Be prepared for discussion!

Life skills are not exactly taught at school, or at least not explicitly. Sure you have learned about the Pythagorean theorem and comma usage, but have you learned how to ace an interview, or how to turn a bad day into a good one into just five minutes? Through personal anecdotes, we will look at skills such as time management, leadership, stress-management, friendship, first impressions, and nailing being you. We will also look at life in a philosophical way and talk about the importance of perspective, and how that can help you be successful in every aspect of your life. In this course you will also get a chance to contribute your own suggestions for how to attain the skills we cover and share your own stories!

Ever thought about what education really is? Or what it should be? Look no further. In this class we will take a very philosophical approach to these questions, as we will look to Plato for answers. Plato’s Allegory of the Cave is a short yet dense piece of work that we will use to figure out just what education should look like. After having done so, we will evaluate education today and see whether it lives up to Plato’s standards. Come prepared for lots of discussion!

Modern Greek is a language spoken by very few but is actually used widely across many disciplines. You may have used words of Greek origin and may not even know it! In this class we will learn not only the alphabet, but also how to greet people, how to talk about yourself, food, travel, and other common phrases! We will also talk about Greek culture and the background of the language itself.

Ever thought about what education really is? Or what it should be? Look no further. In this class we will take a very philosophical approach to these questions, as we will look to Plato for answers. Plato’s Allegory of the Cave is a short yet dense piece of work that we will use to figure out just what education should look like. After having done so, we will evaluate education today and see whether it lives up to Plato’s standards. Come prepared for lots of discussion!

While you may think this is a theological question, we will take a more philosophical approach to this question. We will go over arguments that Descartes uses to prove the existence of god and evaluate them on a philosophical level. Once the arguments are presented, we will start debating for or against them in teams; so get your philosophical game on and come prepared to do lots of talking!