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MODULE 8. THE PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE ALKISTIS METHOD.

The ALKISTIS Method® has been particularly inspired by the work of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle as well as the Stoic School.
Although over two millennia have passed since ‘The Golden Age’ of Greece, (480 BC-320 BC) the legacy of the Greek philosophers can still inspire, motivate and empower us towards success and happiness, a unique state of being, which the Greeks call Eudaimonia.
“Eudaimonia” is Human Flourishing...A wonderful Greek word, it literally means, “To be filled with positive spirits.”
BELOW YOU WILL FIND SUMMARY-VIDEOS ON SOCRATES, PLATO, ARISTOTLE & STOICISM

SOCRATES

Watch the video about Socrates & do the recommended exercises at the end.

“An unmeditated life is not worth living.”- Socrates
Socrates was born in Athens, Greece in 460 BC and has a unique place in the history of happiness and personal well-being as he is the first known figure in history to argue that happiness is actually obtainable through human effort.
Like most ancient peoples, the Greeks had a rather pessimistic view of human existence. Happiness was deemed a rare occurrence and reserved only for those whom the gods favored. The idea that one could pursue happiness for oneself was considered hubris, a kind of overreaching pride and was to be met with harsh punishment by the gods. Many Greek myths warned of this horrible fate. Against this fatalistic backdrop, the optimistic Socrates enters the scene.
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PLATO

Watch the video about Plato & do the recommended exercises at the end.

“For man to conquer himself is the
first and noblest of all victories.” - Plato
Born 428 BC. He studied under Socrates and then devoted his life to one goal; helping people reach a state of what he termed ‘eudaimonia’ meaning success, happiness and fulfillment.
Like his teacher Socrates, Plato thought that the truth could not be reduced to simple formulas, and then just “applied”, whenever it’s convenient. Rather, it had to be discovered by each person for themselves; but not in isolation. Partners and dialogue are indispensable. It requires a process. It’s why all his writings are in the form of dialogues (Greek; dia through and logues words, logic) - imaginary discussions, in which Socrates, his mentor, is always given a starring role in conversing and debating issues.
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ARISTOTLE

Watch the video about Aristotle & do the recommended exercises at the end.

"Educating the mind without educating the heart,
is no education at all." – Aristotle
Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in the history of western science and philosophy, making contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics, agriculture, medicine, dance and theatre. He was a student of Plato, who in turn studied under Socrates.
Aristotle was born around 384 B.C. in the ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedonia, where his father was the royal doctor. He grew up to be arguably the most influential philosopher who ever lived, with many nicknames like ‘The Master’, or simply ‘The Philosopher’.
His first big teaching commission was tutoring Alexander The Great, to whom he taught his leadership skills.
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STOICISM

Watch the video about Stoicism & then write your most favorite aspects about it.

"It's not events that upset men, so much as the view they take of them." - Epictetus

Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy developed by Zeno of Citium around 300 B.C. It was greatly influenced by the teachings of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and other schools of philosophy that preceded them. Famous philosophers of Stoicism include, Zeno of Citium, a former slave, Epictetus, the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Roman statesman Seneca The Younger, and the arch-enemy of Julius Caesar, Cato the Younger. The wide variety of these, demonstrates that Stoicism is applicable to all walks of life.
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