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philosophy and critical thought

From the Greek heritage to contemporary existentialism, these courses study the ways in which philosophy defines and enhances meaning to the historical and spiritual climate of our times.

» Myth and Creation » Our Greek Heritage: The Quest for Knowledge » Bergson's Legacy [Philosophy on the Move I]* » Beyond the Limits: In Search of Existential Being - Part 1 » Beyond the Limits: In Search of Existential Being - Part 2 » The Tao of Science: A Philosophical Approach » Nietzsche's Legacy for the 21st Century [Philosophy on the    Move II]* » Philosophy of Art: Part 1 - The Creative Process » Philosophy of Art: Part 2 - Voices of Silence       Bergson's Legacy [Philosophy on the Move I]* From Kierkegaard to Nietzsche to Bergson, a review of philosophy in the contemporary world of existential attitudes and thoughts. Inventing Bergson From Philosophy to Poetry Bergson and Modernism Crossing Philosophical Boundaries Bergson: Thinking Backward Bergson vs. Existentialism Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Myth and Creation Myth: That which never was and always is. "Myth and Creation" investigates the meaning, symbolism and insight offered by the human invention of myths and legends. Prometheus and the Divine Fire Gilgamesh and the Acceptance of Mortality Paradise: A Metaphor for Transformation Duality Enhanced The Great Magician Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Nietzsche's Legacy for the 21st Century [Philosophy on the Move II]* A discussion on man's relation to a world without God in which the will to power has to replace guidance from above. Meaning: A Creation of Man The Transvaluation of Values The Last Man The Overman vs. The Outsider The Ego: The Subject of All Willing Master Morality: A Dubious Legacy for the Future? * See also Bergson's Legacy [Philosophy on the Move I] Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Our Greek Heritage: The Quest for Knowledge The Greek Miracle in the midst of a barbarian world. The rise of pure rational thinking and the stamp of mysticism on reality. A profound and provocative study of man's perennial concerns with ultimate truth. Apollo vs. Dionysis Pythagoras: The Mystic of Numbers Socrates: The Rational Sage Plato and the Four Cardinal Virtues Aristotle and The Unmoved Mover Epicurus: Indifference to Death The Stoic Stiff Upper Lip The Plotinian Trinity Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Philosophy of Art: Part 1 - The Creative Process Creation, the most outstanding human ability. Art, humanity's highest achievement. This series of lectures reviews the impulses that elevate our species into a more spiritual and embracing sphere. Being and Form The Role of the Artist The Unity of All Art Forms Beyond Language Art and Religion The Sphere of Erotic Art The Interaction of Art and Magic Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Philosophy of Art: Part 2 - Voices of Silence Humanity's search for absolute values through literature, music and the visual arts. The Languages of Art Art: A Distinctive Human Endeavor The Role of Art in Human Enhancement In Search of the Absolute: The Image of God Art: A Bridge to Transcendence Art: The Unfolding of Excellence Write for fees and enrollment                                                top The Tao of Science: A Philosophical Approach In search of reality after the occurance of relativity and quantum theory in a speculative universe. Modern Physics: A Path with a Heart The Dynamic Universe The Unity of all Things Proof or Insight In Search of Infinity A Holographic Universe? Beyond Language Philosophy On The Move Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Beyond the Limits: In Search of Existential Being Part 1 A review of existentialism through the ages - from Heraclitus onto Jaspers, how man has conceived and perceived himself and his world. The Paradox of Perpetual Change - Heraclitus Eschatological Duality - St. Agustin vs. the Manicheans The Leap Beyond - Kierkegaard Inauthenticity in Our Wasteland - Malraux and T.S. Eliot Self-Similitude and Turbulent Mirrors - The Theory of Chaos Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Beyond the Limits: In Search of Existential Being Part 2 A review of existentialism through the ages - from Heraclitus onto Jaspers, how man has conceived and perceived himself and his world. The Eternal Blueprint - Plato The Mechanical Universe - Descartes and Newton The Last Man and the Death of God - Nietzche The Modern Gnostic - The God vs. The Evil Within - C.J. Jung Toward the Denial of Our Nothingness Write for fees and enrollment                                                top

Course Notes: 1. All courses are scheduled on a flexible, "open enrollment" basis in order to accomodate participant needs and schedules. 2. Groups and companies which enroll 10 persons in any one course are eligible for 1 complimentary participant. Enroll 15 persons and receive 2 complimentary participants! 3. Course length: 30 hours (3 hours/week for 10 weeks); intensive, multiple-weekend sessions can be arranged. 4. Courses are given at The Troeller Institute for Global Studies' offices in Mexico City. In-house presentations are available at no additional cost. (Metropolitan Mexico City only.) 5. Course itineraries, fees and terms are subject to change without notice. 6. Courses are delivered in English; Spanish-language instruction is subject to professor availability. 7. College credit can be arranged with your academic institution. Please confirm prior to enrollment. 8. Tuition does not include applicable taxes.