A New Era of Thought and Exploration When historians and philosophers use the term “modern,” they are generally referring to the period beginning from the year 1500. It was around 1500, Europe underwent a transformation in how people related to…
What is the best way to live? Two and a half thousand years ago, in the bustling intellectual streets of ancient Athens, one man set out to do answer just that question. His name was Plato. The world continues to…
Philosophy began as a way of living more deeply, of making sense of the world and ourselves. The ancient philosophers were seekers, not scholars. They asked hard questions, challenged assumptions, and shaped the modern world. These notes are based on…
I first came across the Habits of Mind while looking for ways to deepen the work we have been doing in the Good Citizens Club, a space where we help students grow in character, empathy, and self-awareness. As I…
Like many people interested in personal development, I’ve always found value in writing down goals and asking self-reflective questions. What stood out to me about Dr. Jordan Peterson’s How to Plan Your Life course though, is that it offers more…
These notes summarise the most helpful insights I gained from Dr Jordan Peterson’s lecture series, Personality and Its Transformations. Having previously studied Peterson’s course on the Big Five personality traits, which was great for understanding myself better and appreciating my…
What initially drew me to Dr John Vervaeke’s course, The Primacy of Beauty, is that I consider Beauty—alongside Curiosity and Growth—to be one of my core values. For me, Beauty is more than just visual appeal or aesthetic pleasure; I…
As an educator and pastoral leader, I’ve always been fascinated by the inner workings of the mind—how students learn, process emotions, and navigate challenges. It’s no surpise that the human brain is considered the most complex known structure in the…
In The Greatest Leaders in History, an eight-hour course, historian Lord Andrew Roberts examines the lives and leadership of eight key figures: Pericles, Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Horatio Nelson, Winston Churchill, George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Margaret Thatcher.…
Faces of Narcissism Narcissism is a term that gets thrown around a lot—whether we’re diagnosing public figures, navigating difficult relationships, or reflecting on our own behaviours. But what does it truly mean? How does it develop, and how can it…