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Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing
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Upcoming Courses
How to Love Literature Even More Through Philosophy
with Angelica Walker-Werth, Carrie-Ann Biondi, Tim White, Luc Travers, and Timothy Sandefur
7.5 hours total | 5 sessions
beginning May 21, 2025
Enhance your love of literature by viewing it through a philosophic lens.
Atheism: The Case Against God Reading Group
with Maddox Locher
10.5 hours total | 7 sessions beginning May 30, 2025
Examine and discuss George H. Smith’s arguments against the existence of God and the validity of religion—and see whether they make sense.Current Courses
The Capitalist Manifesto Reading Group
with Andrew Bernstein
12 hours total | 8 sessions
beginning April 24, 2025
Explore what capitalism really is and how it relates to the requirements of human life, liberty, and happiness, Is it to blame for today’s societal problems—or is it a scapegoat?
“Founders of Western Philosophy: Thales to Hume” Listening Group
with Thomas Walker-Werth
19.5 hours total | 13 sessions
beginning February 18, 2025
Learn and compare the competing philosophic ideas that shaped the Western world and continue shaping it today—morally, culturally, and politically.
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How do the courses work?
OSI courses are live, interactive, and discussion-driven, so enrollment is limited. Register early to secure your spot.
Courses are held on Zoom, and sessions are recorded, so if you miss a session (or want to review), you can watch the recording. You can download Zoom for free here.
Courses vary in length. And some involve homework. Please see the specific course pages for details.
Course handouts and supplementary materials are delivered via email (please register with an active email address). Participants have access to an exclusive OSI Courses group on Facebook.
How do the courses work?
OSI courses are live, interactive, and discussion-driven, so enrollment is limited. Register early to secure your spot.
Courses are held on Zoom, and sessions are recorded, so if you miss a session (or want to review), you can watch the recording. You can download Zoom for free here.
Courses vary in length. And some involve homework. Please see the specific course pages for details.
Course handouts and supplementary materials are delivered via email (please register with an active email address). Participants have access to an exclusive OSI Courses group on Facebook.
What is Zoom? How do I download it?
Zoom is a free video-conferencing app that we use to conduct our courses. You can download it here.
What happens if I miss a session?
Sessions are video recorded, so if you miss a session (or want to review), you can watch the recording. That said, we highly recommend attending each live session so that you can ask questions and engage with your instructor(s) and other participants.
If you do miss a session, we recommend that you watch the recording before attending the next session.
Who is eligible for an OSI course scholarship? And how do the scholarships work?
Anyone aged 29 or younger may apply for an OSI scholarship to cover the full cost of a course. For information on how the scholarships work, please visit our Scholarships page.
Can I view your past courses?
You can see our past courses here.
I have a question that's not answered here. Whom can I contact?
If you have a question that isn't answered in the FAQ or course description, please email us at [email protected].