Roman Stoics

Fall 2026

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Course Description

Course Description: Stoicism is usually described as a “popular philosophy” or “a philosophy for life.” Thus it has always had wide appeal, stretching from St. Paul and the Roman emperor to current novelists as well as teachers and students (and their social media accounts) today. Through close readings of certain fundamental authors, this course will help us understand the promise and limits of the Stoic school of philosophy. Though we will situate the Stoa in its original Athenian context, our focus will be on the Roman imperial period, which continues to inform our own. DETAILS Level: Beginner/Intermediate. Thought Greek and Latin are welcome, they are not required. Our readings will be in translation. Textbook: to be provided Sections capped at: 5 students. If the course is sold-out, please fill out this waiting-list form.

Details

Semester: Fall 2026
Day: Sunday
Time: 2:00 PM ET
First class: October 3, 2026
Duration: 60 minutes per session

Tuition

Availability

7 spots remaining out of 7

Cancellation Policy

Telepaideia tuition is non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel your enrollment or withdraw from your class, you may be eligible for a 50% credit to be used toward a future Telepaideia course. In order to be eligible for this credit, you must notify info@paideiainstitute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.