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What you will learn: Learn Different Ways To Understand Philosophy
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1. Philosophy : Learn Different Ways To Understand Philosophy
The Philosophy Certificate Course talks you through the major philosophical schools of thought - Idealism, Materialism, Introspection, Rationalism, Empiricism, Scepticism, Existentialism and Modern Philosophy, and many of the major philosophers throughout time. You’ll look at four different ways to understand philosophy: branch or doctrine, time period, movement, and by philosopher. For each concept, you’ll learn the philosophical terms used in describing them. In today’s society, not many of us feel we have the time to consider life’s bigger questions – “What can we know of the world?”, “Why are we here?”, “Are we real?”. This is the preoccupation of philosophers but how will you benefit from learning about this? Whether we are aware or not, we all follow a life philosophy. This course provides you with some choices from which you can develop your own personal philosophy, rather than allowing one to be imposed on you, or not making any choices at all regarding your own life. Philosophy is a discipline which forces us to question our existence so that we may fine tune our view of the world and how we choose to live.
In addition to this, the ability to philosophise is a valuable skill. If you learn to objectively consider arguments for and against ideas that challenge your perception of the very nature of The Universe, then your overall ability to theorise, discuss and debate will be greatly improved, whether the topic is sport, politics, ethics or time-travel. The Philosophy Certificate Course first introduces the subject – giving an explanation as to what it is and the benefits you will gain from your studies. From here the course briefly explains each of the main philosophical doctrines and the relationship between Philosophy, Metaphysics, and Religion. It also gives a timeline of major philosophers – pinpointing when each was active, the theories they put forward and their contributions to society. To give clarity straight from the start of the course, a glossary of philosophical terms is included.
Moving on from this, the course talks you through each of the following philosophical theories: idealism, materialism, stoicism, rationalism, empiricism, scepticism, existentialism, and modern philosophy.
For each concept, you will be exposed to a glossary of terms used in the concept, the overriding basis of the concept and the differing schools of thought within each. You will then learn about the concepts and theories put forward by the relevant philosophers and how they relate to the modern day.
Below is a summary of the topics you will learn about in the Philosophy Certificate Course.
Idealism explains the physical world as only existing insofar as it can be perceived, with consciousness being reality and one’s thoughts, ideas, and perceptions being how the world is understood. A doctrine of the ancient Greeks, in exploring Idealism you will learn about the life and the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and the 18th Century German Philosopher Immanuel Kant.
Supported by Epicurus, Hegel, and Marx, materialism states that we can only prove the existence of matter. The overriding questions of materialism are how and if the mind and the body are related to one another and it considers thoughts, consciousness, and spirit as manifestations of and in relation to the material world, making it a type of monism and completely opposite to idealism.
Noted Stoic philosophers, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Zeno are discussed to explain stoicism, which promotes leading a life of inner calm, clear judgment, freedom from suffering and mastering control over reactions to the states of pleasure and pain.
An epistemological doctrine, rationalism is the belief that we understand our world through our intellect and deductive reasoning, rather than sensory information, and which seeks to understand the origin of knowledge. To explain this, the course talks you through the work of René Descartes and Leibniz.
Empiricism is similar in approach to rationalism but is in contradiction to its way of thinking, with Empiricists reaching their conclusions by measuring and using sensory data and being based on experience or empirical evidence, rather than logical reasoning. The Philosophy Certificate Course cites John Locke and David Hume in describing this doctrine.
The word scepticism is based on the Greek verb ‘skeptomai’, meaning to think about or reflect on. It teaches us to be comfortable with our doubts and not to cling onto our assumptions, allowing for a continual sense of wonder, not the negative viewpoint, which scepticism is often incorrectly associated with. The course explains the beliefs of Sir Francis Bacon and how Zen Buddhists are actually sceptics.
Distancing itself from any one school of thought, existentialism emphasises individuality, freedom, and free-will, focusing on the human experience, personal responsibility, and the individual’s search for meaning in the world. This concept is described further through the work of Kierkegaard and Sartre.
Looking at Noam Chomsky and Sir Roger Scruton, the Philosophy Certificate Course explains how modern philosophy is intertwined with other disciplines so that they may draw broader philosophical conclusions. Through this, you will learn about paradoxes, thought experiments, and quantum physics.
2. Metaphysics Foundation: Understand the study of Metaphysics
The Metaphysics Foundation Course offers you the opportunity to study the philosophical relation between abstract matters such as space, time, identity and being.
3. Introduction to Stoicism: Learn About Appropriate And ‘Perfect’ Acts, As Well As The Idea Of The ‘Wise Man
Stoicism is based on ideas that help people to live their best possible lives. It’s a philosophy that promotes positive emotions and helping individuals embrace the virtues of their character. It does this by highlighting the importance of simplicity so that people can find peace and harmony within themselves and the world around them and focus on what truly matters rather than getting caught up in negative emotions and behaviours.
The Introduction to Stoicism Course begins by going back to the foundation of Stoicism. You’ll first be introduced to Zeno of Citium, the philosophy’s founder, before reviewing the history of Stoicism and some of the philosophy’s key subscribers, including Cleanthes, Cato the Younger, Seneca and Epictetus.
From this introduction, you’ll dive deep into the foundation that underpins the entire Stoic system of philosophy. You’ll gain a Stoic understanding of physics, logic and ethics, and the core disciplines that are derived from them, and how to use this knowledge to improve your everyday life.
The four virtues that the Stoics believed were essential to understanding your true self are covered in the Introduction to Stoicism Course. You will be led through an exploration of the good, the bad and what the Stoics deemed, the ‘indifferent.’ You will also learn about appropriate and ‘perfect’ acts, as well as the idea of the ‘wise man,’ and what he represented to the Stoics.
The course details the Stoic approach to love, including sexual love, relationships and self-love, and introduces the concept of apatheia and how it was necessary for a life of eudaimonia.
You’ll explore the considerations that ancient Stoics gave to money when contemplating how to lead a happy life. These include noting whether extreme wealth is considered good or evil and how some of the richest Stoics reconciled their riches with the ideals of a simple life.
The Introduction to Stoicism Course explains what is meant by ‘the rational mind’ so that you have a starting point in understanding how our thoughts are at the very essence of our being and how the body is used as a tool to nourish and enhance the mind.
Following that you will be introduced to specific Stoic exercises and strategies that are built around best practices to achieve calmness of spirit and clarity through thought. Further to this, the course explains how to apply Stoic principles and strategies to get more out of life. You’ll also learn why friendship is an important part of being a Stoic and how Stoics approach death and grief.
The course concludes with exercises that will aid you in bringing the practice of Stoicism into your everyday life.
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Philosophy 3 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate In Philosophy Online Course
Module 1 – Introduction to Philosophy
- Course Overview
- Part 1: What is Philosophy?
- Part 2: Introduction to Philosophical Doctrines
- Part 3: Philosophy Timeline
- Part 4: Module 1 Philosophy Terms
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2 – Idealism
- Part 1: What is Idealism?
- Part 2: Aristotle
- Part 3: Socrates and Plato
- Part 4: Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804)
- Part 5: Modern Outgrowths of Idealism
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3 – Materialism
- Part 1: What is Materialism?
- Part 2: Epicurus
- Part 3: Karl Marx
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4 – Stoicism
- Part 1: What is Stoicism?
- Part 2: Lucious Annaeus Seneca
- Part 3: Zeno of Citium
- Module 4 Assessment
Module 5 – Rationalism
- Part 1: What is Rationalism?
- Part 2: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1636 – 1716) – German Philosopher
- Part 3: Rationalism in Modern Times
- Module 5 Assessment
Module 6 – Empiricism
- Part 1: What is Empiricism
- Part 2: David Hume (1711 – 1776)
- Part 3: Module 6 Philosophical Terms
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7 – Scepticism
- Part 1: Scepticism
- Part 2: Scepticism in Modern Times
- Module 7 Assessment
Module 8 – Existentialism
- Part 1: What is Existentialism?
- Part 2: Jean Paul Sartre (1905 – 1980)
- Module 8 Assessment
Module 9 – Modern Philosophy
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Part 1: Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 – 1900)
- Part 2: Avram Noam Chomsky – Born December 7, 1928
- Part 3: Sir Roger Scruton– Born February 27, 1944
- Part 4: Paradoxes, Quantum Physics, and Thought Experiments
- Part 5: What Psychology and Psychiatry Have Meant to Philosophy
- Conclusion
- Module 9 Assessment
Course 2 - Certificate In Metaphysics Foundation Online Course
Module 1 – An Introduction to Metaphysics
- Introduction
- Part 1: What is Metaphysics?
- Part 2: The Discipline of Metaphysics
Module 2 – Central Questions of Metaphysics
- Part 1: What is Existence?
- Part 2: What is Identity?
- Part 3: The Concept of Space and Time in Metaphysics
- Part 4: The Logical Phenomenon of Cause and Effect
Module 3 – What is Metaphysical Cosmology?
- Part 1: Physical Cosmology
- Part 2: Religious Cosmology
- Part 3: Philosophical Cosmology and the Big Bang Theory
- Part 4: The Difference Between Cosmology and Cosmogony
Module 4 – Mind or Matter?
- Part 1: Philosophy of Mind
- Part 2: Materialistic Monism and Type Identity Theory
- Part 3: Other Theories
Module 5 – Does Free Will Exist?
- Part 1: The ‘Problem of Free Will’ and Determinism
- Part 2: Libertarianism
- Part 3: Ethics
Module 6 – Metaphysics and Science
- Part 1: The Split of Science and Philosophy in the 18th Century
- Part 2: Scientific Theorising
Module 7 – Is Metaphysics Really Valid?
- Part 1: David Hume
- Part 2: Immanuel Kant
- Part 3: Other Thinkers
Module 8 – History of Western Metaphysics
- Part 1: Ancient Greece
- Part 2: Rationalism
- Part 3: Early and Contemporary Analytical Philosophy
Module 9 – History of International Metaphysics
- Part 1: Prehistory, Ancient Societies and Classical Chinese Metaphysics
- Part 2: Classical African Metaphysics
- Part 3: Classical Indian Metaphysics and Buddhist Metaphysics
Module 10 – A Selection of Other Metaphysics Theories
- Part 1: Feminist Metaphysics
- Part 2: Solipsism
- Part 3: ‘Theisms’
- Conclusion
Course 3 - Certificate In Introduction to Stoicism Online Course
Module 1: What is Stoicism? Introduction
- Part 1: A Brief History of Stoicism
- Part 2: The Most Well-Known Stoic Philosophers
- Part 3: Eudaimonia and Basic Stoic Philosophies
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2: The Three Topoi and the Three Disciplines
- Part 1: The Three Topoi
- Part 2: Aristotle’s Logic Vs. Stoic Logic
- Part 3: The Three Stoic Disciplines
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3: Virtues and Indifferents
- Part 1: How to Live in Accordance with Nature
- Part 2: The Four Virtues
- Part 3: Appropriate Acts, Perfect Acts and Vicious Acts
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4: Love, Self-Love and Relationships
- Part 1: Love at the Centre of Stoicism
- Part 2: Self Love
- Part 3: Stoicism and Loving Relationships
- Module 4 Assessment
Module 5: The Paradox of Wealth
- Part 1: The Stoic Approach to Money and Power
- Part 2: Stoic Thoughts on Luxurious Living
- Part 3: Poverty of Desire
- Part 4: How to be Rich – and Virtuous
- Module 5 Assessment
Module 6: The Tranquillity of the Mind
- Part 1: The Rational Mind
- Part 2: Stoic Strategies for a Calm and Peaceful Mind
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7: Work and Play
- Part 1: Stoicism in the Workplace
- Part 2: Guard Your Emotions
- Part 3: Leisure and the Stoics
- Module 7 Assessment
Module 8: Death and Grief
- Part 1: The Reality of Death
- Part 2: Dealing with Loss
- Part 3: Training for Grief
- Module 8 Assessment
Module 9: Daily Stoic Practices for Daily Living
- Part 1: Turning Philosophy into Action
- Part 2: Practise Gratitude
- Part 3: Contemplate the Worst
- Part 4: The Importance of Saying ‘No’ Conclusion
- Module 9 Assessment
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What you will learn: Learn Different Ways To Understand Philosophy
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- Philosophy
- Metaphysics Foundation
- Introduction to Stoicism
1. Philosophy : Learn Different Ways To Understand Philosophy
The Philosophy Certificate Course talks you through the major philosophical schools of thought - Idealism, Materialism, Introspection, Rationalism, Empiricism, Scepticism, Existentialism and Modern Philosophy, and many of the major philosophers throughout time. You’ll look at four different ways to understand philosophy: branch or doctrine, time period, movement, and by philosopher. For each concept, you’ll learn the philosophical terms used in describing them. In today’s society, not many of us feel we have the time to consider life’s bigger questions – “What can we know of the world?”, “Why are we here?”, “Are we real?”. This is the preoccupation of philosophers but how will you benefit from learning about this? Whether we are aware or not, we all follow a life philosophy. This course provides you with some choices from which you can develop your own personal philosophy, rather than allowing one to be imposed on you, or not making any choices at all regarding your own life. Philosophy is a discipline which forces us to question our existence so that we may fine tune our view of the world and how we choose to live.
In addition to this, the ability to philosophise is a valuable skill. If you learn to objectively consider arguments for and against ideas that challenge your perception of the very nature of The Universe, then your overall ability to theorise, discuss and debate will be greatly improved, whether the topic is sport, politics, ethics or time-travel. The Philosophy Certificate Course first introduces the subject – giving an explanation as to what it is and the benefits you will gain from your studies. From here the course briefly explains each of the main philosophical doctrines and the relationship between Philosophy, Metaphysics, and Religion. It also gives a timeline of major philosophers – pinpointing when each was active, the theories they put forward and their contributions to society. To give clarity straight from the start of the course, a glossary of philosophical terms is included.
Moving on from this, the course talks you through each of the following philosophical theories: idealism, materialism, stoicism, rationalism, empiricism, scepticism, existentialism, and modern philosophy.
For each concept, you will be exposed to a glossary of terms used in the concept, the overriding basis of the concept and the differing schools of thought within each. You will then learn about the concepts and theories put forward by the relevant philosophers and how they relate to the modern day.
Below is a summary of the topics you will learn about in the Philosophy Certificate Course.
Idealism explains the physical world as only existing insofar as it can be perceived, with consciousness being reality and one’s thoughts, ideas, and perceptions being how the world is understood. A doctrine of the ancient Greeks, in exploring Idealism you will learn about the life and the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and the 18th Century German Philosopher Immanuel Kant.
Supported by Epicurus, Hegel, and Marx, materialism states that we can only prove the existence of matter. The overriding questions of materialism are how and if the mind and the body are related to one another and it considers thoughts, consciousness, and spirit as manifestations of and in relation to the material world, making it a type of monism and completely opposite to idealism.
Noted Stoic philosophers, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Zeno are discussed to explain stoicism, which promotes leading a life of inner calm, clear judgment, freedom from suffering and mastering control over reactions to the states of pleasure and pain.
An epistemological doctrine, rationalism is the belief that we understand our world through our intellect and deductive reasoning, rather than sensory information, and which seeks to understand the origin of knowledge. To explain this, the course talks you through the work of René Descartes and Leibniz.
Empiricism is similar in approach to rationalism but is in contradiction to its way of thinking, with Empiricists reaching their conclusions by measuring and using sensory data and being based on experience or empirical evidence, rather than logical reasoning. The Philosophy Certificate Course cites John Locke and David Hume in describing this doctrine.
The word scepticism is based on the Greek verb ‘skeptomai’, meaning to think about or reflect on. It teaches us to be comfortable with our doubts and not to cling onto our assumptions, allowing for a continual sense of wonder, not the negative viewpoint, which scepticism is often incorrectly associated with. The course explains the beliefs of Sir Francis Bacon and how Zen Buddhists are actually sceptics.
Distancing itself from any one school of thought, existentialism emphasises individuality, freedom, and free-will, focusing on the human experience, personal responsibility, and the individual’s search for meaning in the world. This concept is described further through the work of Kierkegaard and Sartre.
Looking at Noam Chomsky and Sir Roger Scruton, the Philosophy Certificate Course explains how modern philosophy is intertwined with other disciplines so that they may draw broader philosophical conclusions. Through this, you will learn about paradoxes, thought experiments, and quantum physics.
2. Metaphysics Foundation: Understand the study of Metaphysics
The Metaphysics Foundation Course offers you the opportunity to study the philosophical relation between abstract matters such as space, time, identity and being.
3. Introduction to Stoicism: Learn About Appropriate And ‘Perfect’ Acts, As Well As The Idea Of The ‘Wise Man
Stoicism is based on ideas that help people to live their best possible lives. It’s a philosophy that promotes positive emotions and helping individuals embrace the virtues of their character. It does this by highlighting the importance of simplicity so that people can find peace and harmony within themselves and the world around them and focus on what truly matters rather than getting caught up in negative emotions and behaviours.
The Introduction to Stoicism Course begins by going back to the foundation of Stoicism. You’ll first be introduced to Zeno of Citium, the philosophy’s founder, before reviewing the history of Stoicism and some of the philosophy’s key subscribers, including Cleanthes, Cato the Younger, Seneca and Epictetus.
From this introduction, you’ll dive deep into the foundation that underpins the entire Stoic system of philosophy. You’ll gain a Stoic understanding of physics, logic and ethics, and the core disciplines that are derived from them, and how to use this knowledge to improve your everyday life.
The four virtues that the Stoics believed were essential to understanding your true self are covered in the Introduction to Stoicism Course. You will be led through an exploration of the good, the bad and what the Stoics deemed, the ‘indifferent.’ You will also learn about appropriate and ‘perfect’ acts, as well as the idea of the ‘wise man,’ and what he represented to the Stoics.
The course details the Stoic approach to love, including sexual love, relationships and self-love, and introduces the concept of apatheia and how it was necessary for a life of eudaimonia.
You’ll explore the considerations that ancient Stoics gave to money when contemplating how to lead a happy life. These include noting whether extreme wealth is considered good or evil and how some of the richest Stoics reconciled their riches with the ideals of a simple life.
The Introduction to Stoicism Course explains what is meant by ‘the rational mind’ so that you have a starting point in understanding how our thoughts are at the very essence of our being and how the body is used as a tool to nourish and enhance the mind.
Following that you will be introduced to specific Stoic exercises and strategies that are built around best practices to achieve calmness of spirit and clarity through thought. Further to this, the course explains how to apply Stoic principles and strategies to get more out of life. You’ll also learn why friendship is an important part of being a Stoic and how Stoics approach death and grief.
The course concludes with exercises that will aid you in bringing the practice of Stoicism into your everyday life.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
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Philosophy 3 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate In Philosophy Online Course
Module 1 – Introduction to Philosophy
- Course Overview
- Part 1: What is Philosophy?
- Part 2: Introduction to Philosophical Doctrines
- Part 3: Philosophy Timeline
- Part 4: Module 1 Philosophy Terms
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2 – Idealism
- Part 1: What is Idealism?
- Part 2: Aristotle
- Part 3: Socrates and Plato
- Part 4: Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804)
- Part 5: Modern Outgrowths of Idealism
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3 – Materialism
- Part 1: What is Materialism?
- Part 2: Epicurus
- Part 3: Karl Marx
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4 – Stoicism
- Part 1: What is Stoicism?
- Part 2: Lucious Annaeus Seneca
- Part 3: Zeno of Citium
- Module 4 Assessment
Module 5 – Rationalism
- Part 1: What is Rationalism?
- Part 2: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1636 – 1716) – German Philosopher
- Part 3: Rationalism in Modern Times
- Module 5 Assessment
Module 6 – Empiricism
- Part 1: What is Empiricism
- Part 2: David Hume (1711 – 1776)
- Part 3: Module 6 Philosophical Terms
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7 – Scepticism
- Part 1: Scepticism
- Part 2: Scepticism in Modern Times
- Module 7 Assessment
Module 8 – Existentialism
- Part 1: What is Existentialism?
- Part 2: Jean Paul Sartre (1905 – 1980)
- Module 8 Assessment
Module 9 – Modern Philosophy
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Part 1: Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 – 1900)
- Part 2: Avram Noam Chomsky – Born December 7, 1928
- Part 3: Sir Roger Scruton– Born February 27, 1944
- Part 4: Paradoxes, Quantum Physics, and Thought Experiments
- Part 5: What Psychology and Psychiatry Have Meant to Philosophy
- Conclusion
- Module 9 Assessment
Course 2 - Certificate In Metaphysics Foundation Online Course
Module 1 – An Introduction to Metaphysics
- Introduction
- Part 1: What is Metaphysics?
- Part 2: The Discipline of Metaphysics
Module 2 – Central Questions of Metaphysics
- Part 1: What is Existence?
- Part 2: What is Identity?
- Part 3: The Concept of Space and Time in Metaphysics
- Part 4: The Logical Phenomenon of Cause and Effect
Module 3 – What is Metaphysical Cosmology?
- Part 1: Physical Cosmology
- Part 2: Religious Cosmology
- Part 3: Philosophical Cosmology and the Big Bang Theory
- Part 4: The Difference Between Cosmology and Cosmogony
Module 4 – Mind or Matter?
- Part 1: Philosophy of Mind
- Part 2: Materialistic Monism and Type Identity Theory
- Part 3: Other Theories
Module 5 – Does Free Will Exist?
- Part 1: The ‘Problem of Free Will’ and Determinism
- Part 2: Libertarianism
- Part 3: Ethics
Module 6 – Metaphysics and Science
- Part 1: The Split of Science and Philosophy in the 18th Century
- Part 2: Scientific Theorising
Module 7 – Is Metaphysics Really Valid?
- Part 1: David Hume
- Part 2: Immanuel Kant
- Part 3: Other Thinkers
Module 8 – History of Western Metaphysics
- Part 1: Ancient Greece
- Part 2: Rationalism
- Part 3: Early and Contemporary Analytical Philosophy
Module 9 – History of International Metaphysics
- Part 1: Prehistory, Ancient Societies and Classical Chinese Metaphysics
- Part 2: Classical African Metaphysics
- Part 3: Classical Indian Metaphysics and Buddhist Metaphysics
Module 10 – A Selection of Other Metaphysics Theories
- Part 1: Feminist Metaphysics
- Part 2: Solipsism
- Part 3: ‘Theisms’
- Conclusion
Course 3 - Certificate In Introduction to Stoicism Online Course
Module 1: What is Stoicism? Introduction
- Part 1: A Brief History of Stoicism
- Part 2: The Most Well-Known Stoic Philosophers
- Part 3: Eudaimonia and Basic Stoic Philosophies
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2: The Three Topoi and the Three Disciplines
- Part 1: The Three Topoi
- Part 2: Aristotle’s Logic Vs. Stoic Logic
- Part 3: The Three Stoic Disciplines
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3: Virtues and Indifferents
- Part 1: How to Live in Accordance with Nature
- Part 2: The Four Virtues
- Part 3: Appropriate Acts, Perfect Acts and Vicious Acts
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4: Love, Self-Love and Relationships
- Part 1: Love at the Centre of Stoicism
- Part 2: Self Love
- Part 3: Stoicism and Loving Relationships
- Module 4 Assessment
Module 5: The Paradox of Wealth
- Part 1: The Stoic Approach to Money and Power
- Part 2: Stoic Thoughts on Luxurious Living
- Part 3: Poverty of Desire
- Part 4: How to be Rich – and Virtuous
- Module 5 Assessment
Module 6: The Tranquillity of the Mind
- Part 1: The Rational Mind
- Part 2: Stoic Strategies for a Calm and Peaceful Mind
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7: Work and Play
- Part 1: Stoicism in the Workplace
- Part 2: Guard Your Emotions
- Part 3: Leisure and the Stoics
- Module 7 Assessment
Module 8: Death and Grief
- Part 1: The Reality of Death
- Part 2: Dealing with Loss
- Part 3: Training for Grief
- Module 8 Assessment
Module 9: Daily Stoic Practices for Daily Living
- Part 1: Turning Philosophy into Action
- Part 2: Practise Gratitude
- Part 3: Contemplate the Worst
- Part 4: The Importance of Saying ‘No’ Conclusion
- Module 9 Assessment
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