The most important element to the intellectual life at the Lyceum Institute is the community. No amount of content displaces the vitality of real conversation and inquisitive engagement by a dynamic and interested group of individuals: diverse in history, geography, age, education, and calling, but united in a desire and ardor for discovery and discussion of the truth.
Listen to what current members have to say about the Lyceum Institute and the benefits it has brought to their lives. Each provides a brief but thoughtful reflection!
Joanna
“I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface of what this online community has to offer.”
“A genuine learning experience.”
Andrew
“[my intellectual] curiosity has been beautifully nurtured at the Lyceum Institute.”
“I never imagined I would be able to read Plato slowly in the original—but that’s exactly where I am now.”
Danny
“It has provided a really helpful structure to my studies that they wouldn’t have had otherwise.”
“The Lyceum Institute is doing something that I don’t see any other institutions in the realm of education doing nowadays.”
Michel
“A wonderful experience.”
“The weekly seminars are the highlight of my week… The quality of the seminars is outstanding.”
“My habits have all improved tremendously in just a few months.”
William
“Being a member of the Lyceum puts me into contact with the very profound Western philosophical tradition, from the ancient Greeks, to Scholasticism… and also with the contemporary discoveries of semiotics.”
“The best spot to have a cultural and philosophical education.”
Tomás
“What I’ve found are people of different walks of life—from different parts of the world—who are all pursuing the same goal of wisdom.”
Colin
“I’ve found benefits from these classes in three modes of my life: as a person, as a father, and as an engineer.”
“As a father, and especially as a father of homeschooled children, it has been really great to apply the skills that I have learned with the Trivium courses—just being able to help my older girls with their homework… has been a great joy to me… I can explain why the answer is the way that it is.”
Written Testimonials
More of what our members have to say:
“The Lyceum Institute has significantly impacted my intellectual life by providing a communal environment for liberal education. The Lyceum is guided by strong values and sound educational principles, as clearly outlined in their Founding Declaration. Grounded in the best of the Classical Philosophical tradition, they offer an unparalleled environment for both innovative and recursive approaches to studying language and philosophy. Their Trivium courses in grammar, logic, and rhetoric are exceptional. I’m excited to delve into their vast, orderly seminars and classical language courses. The Lyceum Institute is a vibrant community that fosters intellectual growth and will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable part of my development.”
Anonymous Member
Engineering / Non-Philosophical Background
“The Institute’s words of wisdom have been a constant source of comfort and guidance. Like a beacon of truth, they shine brightly, an illumination onward driving. Particularly those words of Dr. Kemple: “Nobody arrives at the Lyceum coming from exactly the same place as any other. Our members range quite widely, from the wholly uninitiated—with virtually no formal education whatsoever—to the PhD. We can all learn from one another: truth reveals itself without discrimination, though it is grasped only by those with humility.” These words have become my daily mantra, reminding me that the struggles I face are not unique and that the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom is a shared endeavor… I have come to realize that truth reveals itself to those who approach with humility, regardless of their station or stature… Remarkably, I have felt a profound transformation within myself in the short time I have been at the Lyceum, and I eagerly anticipate the future growth and discoveries that lie ahead.”
Camelia C.
Artist
“Imagine Socrates, Aristotle and Plato were your friends who visit with you once a week to discuss ideas that matter. Add to that a few other people from around the globe on three different continents and even some laughs and you have the Lyceum Institute. The discussions inspire you to share new insights at work, home and friends to broaden their knowledge of critical thinking, signs & wonders, their purpose on earth and the love of wisdom. The courses, seminars, and other programs span a broad array of topics and let you follow and participate at your own pace while maintaining a sense of community and challenging your intellectual curiosity.”
Dan T.
Forensic Accountant
