UNLOCK THE WISDOM OF SOCRATES WITH DONALD ROBERTSON
In this live training with Donald Robertson, we explore...
- The power of the Socratic method and how you can use it in your life
- What "know thyself" really means
- How understanding the root causes of anger can create personal breakthroughs
- The power of training in-person, on location (Fun: Donald will be joining Heroic in Athens this November!)
- And SO much more! Download the full session transcript here.
About Donald Robertson:
Donald Robertson is a writer, cognitive behavioral psychotherapist trainer, founder, and president of the Plato's Academy Center nonprofit in Athens. He is the author of a number of great books including the recently released How to Think Like Socrates and a couple we've featured as Philosopher's Notes: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Show Notes:
- (00:00:00) Welcome, Donald!
- (00:02:48) Ancient Wisdom and the Impact on Donald’s Life
- (00:05:20) How Does the Book Bring Philosophy to Life
- (00:07:45) The Power of Physical Location
- (00:11:11) The Physical Experience of Being in the Place Connected to Wisdom
- (00:16:51) The Impact of Philosophy in Our Lives
- (00:26:23) How to Think Like Socrates
- (00:34:54) Opening to a Different Point of View
- (00:37:08) The Trial of Socrates and the Concept of Ignorance
- (00:40:31) The Impact of the Wisdom of Socrates in Donald’s Life
- (00:49:07) Changing Our Approach in a Noble Way
- (00:51:01) What Does Donald Do in His Personal Practice
- (00:59:49) Plato’s Academy
- (01:02:58) Donald’s Legacy
- (01:12:33) Q&A: How Did the Stoics Impact the British Isles?
- (01:15:32) Q&A: What's the Importance of Questions?