Introducing the Premise Enduring Questions Workshop Exploring Enduring Questions Through Group Dialogue and Personal Philosophical Coaching

Details

• Dates: Feb 22, Mar 23, Apr 12, Apr 27

• Times: All sessions run from 4:00-5:30PM

• Cohort Size: Limited to 10 participants

• Cost: $500 (15% off if you sign up before January 10th! Use the code "Workshop")

• Format: This program is online, but it will also be offered in-person in Portland and cities across the U.S. in Summer 2025.

• Exclusive Discounted Rate: The program is $500—but sign up before January 5th and receive 15% off!

Make 2024 the Year of Intellectual Growth and Connection Your life is busy—but is it full? Premise invites you to be part of a unique experience designed to nourish your mind, help you make sense of yourself and the world, and connect with others in meaningful ways. This new cohort program combines group dialogue, personal reflection, and philosophical coaching to create space for intellectual growth and connection.

About the Enduring Questions Workshop

Starting March 2024, this small group program will bring together up to 10 participants for a guided exploration of life’s most important questions. You’ll engage in both group and individual settings designed to foster intellectual growth, personal insight, and community.

Workshop Components:

• Participant-Driven Focus: Before the program begins, participants will rank and select the enduring questions they are most interested in exploring. The group will focus on the top-ranked questions, ensuring the sessions are relevant and engaging for everyone.

• Monthly Group Sessions (March - July): Each session explores one enduring question, based on group rankings. Sessions include curated resources and optional asynchronous discussions afterward to keep the conversation going in cohort-member-only chat groups.

• Two One-on-One Philosophical Coaching Sessions: Each participant will have two private coaching sessions to be scheduled at their convenience. These sessions allow for deeper exploration of topics covered in the group or other personal questions that arise during the program.

• Community and Connection: An opportunity to connect with others who value thoughtful conversations in a supportive, unpretentious environment.

What Enduring Questions, Readings, and Films Will We Explore?

Participants will rank the enduring questions and texts that interest them most, and we’ll select session focuses based on the top choices. These questions will also form the foundation for our philosophical counseling sessions, offering a more personalized exploration of the topics that matter most to you. Group sessions will be shaped by participants' rankings, ensuring meaningful and relevant conversations.

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What is Premise?

Premise is the place to to explore enduring questions, guided conversations, and art—literature, film, essays, and more—that challenge us to think deeply. It’s a place for intellectual fellowship and meaningful connection. If you’ve enjoyed our one-time sessions, this new program offers an opportunity to dive even deeper.

What is Philosophical Coaching?

Philosophical coaching is a practice that helps you examine your life’s big questions and challenges through structured dialogue and reflection. It’s not therapy—it’s a process for clarifying values, understanding dilemmas, and making sense of your experiences using philosophical tools and frameworks. Think of it as intellectual nourishment for personal growth and practical wisdom. Participants will also have the chance to sign up for two one-on-one coaching sessions.

Is the Workshop For You?

This program is designed for adults who:

1. Want to explore life’s big questions in a structured but approachable way

2. Enjoy learning and growing in community

3. Appreciate both group dialogue and one-on-one reflection

4. Are curious about philosophy but prefer an unpretentious, welcoming environment