Ancient Philosophy · Chris "Tuffer" Hammons
Encouraging the Examined Life through Travel.
Check out our Travel Journal, join us on a trip, read how students are living the examined life. We also offer help in exploring the clarity and epistemic strength of your own philosophical beliefs, help working through ethical dilemmas, and consulting on constructing a solid philosophical base for the Code of Conduct for your business. We are dedicated to encouraging sharp minds, tender hearts, and the principle of charity for those with whom we disagree. To the examined life and encouraging the love of wisdom!
"The unexamined life is not worth living.
About
Chris "Tuffer" Hammons
A philosopher who believes that the questions posed by Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics are not relics of the past — they are living inquiries that illuminate how we work, love, grieve, and find meaning today.
"Wonder is the beginning of wisdom."
Travel Journal
Following the Ancient Paths
Explore educational video content filmed at the original sites of historic philosophical journeys — Greece, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Russia, Scotland, and beyond.
Greece
Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion
Rome, Italy
The Roman Forum at Sunrise
Greece
Aegean Coastline
Writings & Papers
Student Papers
2024
The Allegory of the Cave Revisited
A fresh examination of Plato's most enduring metaphor and its relevance to contemporary epistemology and media literacy in the digital age.
2023
Aristotle's Eudaimonia and the Modern Pursuit of Happiness
How Aristotle's concept of flourishing — eudaimonia — offers a richer framework for human wellbeing than modern positive psychology alone.
2023
Stoic Resilience: Marcus Aurelius in the 21st Century
Tracing the practical wisdom of the Stoics from the Roman emperor's private journals to contemporary therapeutic and leadership frameworks.
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
Videos
Watch & Learn
Worldview Analysis Instructions
An accessible overview of Plato's Theory of Forms and why it still matters for how we understand knowledge and reality.
More Lectures
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The Stoic Art of Living
Exploring the practical philosophy of Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca — coming soon to the video library.
Consulting
Ancient Wisdom Applied to Modern Challenges
Drawing on decades of study in ancient philosophy, Tuffer offers consulting for organizations, educators, and individuals seeking to apply the enduring frameworks of Aristotle, the Stoics, and Plato to real-world ethical and strategic decisions.
Ethical Decision-Making
Applying Aristotelian virtue ethics and Stoic principles to organizational culture, leadership dilemmas, and personal integrity.
Curriculum Development
Designing philosophy-based curricula for universities, high schools, and corporate learning programs that make ancient thought accessible.
Worldview Coaching
One-on-one sessions exploring how ancient philosophical frameworks can clarify values, purpose, and ethical commitments in everyday life.
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
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