Description

Epictetus is among the most engaging philosophers of antiquity. His Discourses are deeply Socratic in tone, method, and spirit, and the Encheiridion is a rousing call to live up to the standards of his philosophy. The aim of this course is to introduce students to Epictetus’ philosophy and style of teaching. We will read select discourses and excerpts of the Encheiridion, occasionally consulting Simplicius’ Commentary and other texts when relevant.

For Whom Is This Course?

• • intermediate to advanced learners of Ancient Greek

Prerequisites

• • good knowledge of Ancient Greek (at least one year of university studies or equivalent)
  • prior experience speaking the language is recommended

Language of Instruction

• • Ancient Greek

Text

• Epictetus (Arrian), Discourses
• Epictetus (Arrian), Encheiridion
• Simplicius, Commentary on Epictetus’ Encheiridion

Time & Date

• • Every Wednesday, 20:00-21:00 Central European Time
  • September 18, 2024, to November 20, 2024 (ten weeks in total, once a week) 

Teacher

 

Josef Chlachula

Josef grew up in Minnesota and is pursuing a master’s degree in classical philology in Prague, Czechia. He has been a participant and speaker at several workshops and conferences for spoken Latin and Greek and recently taught a course on Hellenistic poetry at Argos Didaskei. He is writing his master’s thesis on the Discourses of Epictetus.

Registration

To register, please put the class into your digital shopping card and proceed to checkout. Alternatively, you can also send us an email: info@argos-didaskei.com

 

FAQ

Which pronunciation do you use?

We use the Erasmian pronunciation of Ancient Greek.

How many students are there in each class?

Classes are capped at six students.

Where do classes meet?

We will meet on Zoom or Teams. The teacher will send you the meeting link before the first session.

What happens after my purchase?

After you have paid you will receive a confirmation email. A week before the class starts, the teacher will send you the meeting link as well as other useful information.

Which payment methods do you offer?

We are currently offering the following payment methods: bank transfer (US or SEPA), Wise, PayPal, credit card.

What happens if I need to cancel a class?

You can cancel your registration any time via email. If you cancel before a class has started, you will receive a full refund of the course fee you have paid minus a ten percent administration fee. If you have to cancel a class that has already started, you will receive a partial refund in direct proportion to the number of classes that you have attended minus the ten percent administration fee. For example: If you have to cancel half way in of a course, you will receive a 50% refund minus 10% percent of the originally paid course fee.

I have further questions: Who can I contact?

Feel free to write us an email: info@argos-didaskei.com