Chapter 1: What is Stoicism?

• General introduction to the history and ideas of Stoicism
• Introduce the Meditations
• Talk about the stoic physical theory

Chapter 2: Spock as a Stoic

• Examples from Star Trek media of Mr. Spock portraying Stoic behavior, and its outcome.

Chapter 3: Applying Stoicism

• Examples of how to apply Stoicism in modern life
• Scientific research related to Stoic behavior

Chapter 4: Vulcan Ethics

• Examples from Star Trek of Vulcans’ ethical code

Chapter 5: Utilitarianism

• General introduction to the history and ideas of Utilitarianism
• Real world examples of utilitarian ethics at work

Chapter 6: Become Spock

• Advice for how to integrate stoic principles and utilitarian ethics in your life to make your a better decision maker, morally practical and more resilient to life’s tribulations.