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What is "Soulsteading"?

The ancient philosophers didn't teach philosophy as a body of information to be memorized. They practiced it as care of the soul — a way of living examined, attentive, and fully awake. That's what Soulsteading is. Read along on the Substack, join the community, or dive into a seminar. You're welcome here whether you're new to Plato or have been at it for years.

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  • $100

Euthyphro

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A pious young man brings a murder charge against his father. Does he have a case? A good introduction to the Socratic method. (1 hour)
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  • $200

Meno

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Meno asks "Can virtue be taught?" and gets more than he bargained for. What is virtue? Moreover, what it teaching? Can we know anything at all? This dialogue contains the famous teaching that all knowledge is recollection. (2 hours) Email me at karl2133@proton.me to schedule.
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  • $100

One-on-one Mentorship

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A one-on-one session with me. We will establish the text and agenda beforehand, so that you can get the most out of the session. Like having your own personal professor!
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  • $375

One-on-one Mentorship bundle of 5

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5 one-on-one session with me. We will establish the text and agenda beforehand, so that you can get the most out of the session. Like having your own personal professor!
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  • $200

Plato's Apology

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Socrates’ defense of his life before the people of Athens, which also contains his understanding of what it means to be wise, and what a philosophic life ought to be. A must read! (2 hours)
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  • $200

Protagoras

  • Coaching session

A younger Socrates meets the eminent sophist Protagoras, who at one point taught "Man is the measure of all things." They have a respectful and fascinating conversation about the nature of wisdom and virtue. How does Protagoras do? (2 hours)
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  • $400

Republic

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The book of political philosophy. Also about education, wisdom, virtue, eros, and has the famous cave allegory. If you haven’t read this, are you even educated? (4 hours)
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Soulsteading

Tending the soul and living the good life.

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Soulsteading on Substack

Essays on philosophy, literature, and the examined life.

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My podcast. Go listen!

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