Study of the classics · @nouscast
Literature.
Philosophy.
Theology.Study of the classics with a philosophical-Christian lens: philosophy, theology, literature, history and art.
High performance through classic literature. A serious study space, with a philosophical-Christian lens, for those who want to understand the world in depth.
Philosophy · Theology · Literature · History · Art · Neuroscience
Manifesto
Tradition is not an inheritance.It is work.
A classic is not read to be quoted in a meeting. It is read so that it can question you. That is why nothing here fits into three minutes: haste is what separates those who consume content from those who build judgement.
Not for those who want a shortcut. For those who want to inhabit their own life.
What is Nous?
Nous is a study space dedicated to classical literature, philosophy, theology, history and art. We believe that the great texts of the Western tradition are not relics of the past: they are tools for understanding the present.
Through classes, courses and guided readings, we follow works that have stood the test of time. Not to accumulate information, but to form a perspective.
- Philosophy
- From ancient Greek to contemporary thought, the basis of everything.
- Theology
- Critical study of the Christian faith and its intellectual roots.
- Literature
- Classics that have proven time and shape human consciousness.
- Art and History
- Painters, sculptors and periods that shaped the West.
- Human Formation
- Habits, virtues, discipline and intellectual life.
- Neuroscience
- Science of the mind at the service of study and training.
Who we are
The team
Rodrigo Bitencourt
Founder and Teacher
Doctor of Philosophy from Rome. Professor of Philosophy, Theology and History. He has lived in Rome since 2000, dedicated to the study of classics and Christian sources. He is the face and voice of the Nous classes.
- Doctorate in Philosophy, Rome
- Faculty of Theology, Rome
- Professor at the Pontifical University of Rome
- Liceu Villa Flaminia
- Master in Science and Faith, Rome
John Wanzer
Founder, Project Manager and Producer
Founder of Nous and in charge of its editorial direction: he defines the works studied, develops the scripts, writes the articles and leads the production and editing of the lessons. He joins technology project management, Thomistic philosophy and neuroscience into a practical approach to reading the classics.
- Bachelor in Information Systems
- Postgraduate in Thomist Philosophy
- Postgraduate in Neuroscience
- Greek and Roman Mythology, University of Pennsylvania
Luana Paiani
Creative Direction, Content and Community
She doesn't fit into just one label: she takes care of health, lifestyle, home and family, and turns this into content. She believes that inspiring is worth more than teaching from the top down, and she likes to show, in practice, how to live longer and better, for herself and for those who are just starting out.
- Postgraduate in Weight Loss and Metabolism
- Postgraduate in Advanced Nutrition
- Postgraduate in Neuroscience
What they say
People who study with Nous
The explanation was so clear, so deep, that I finished feeling I had not merely watched it. I had been crossed through by it.
Student
I have studied Augustine since I was 18 and I own all of his work. I took many courses and worked 45 years in an Augustinian school. You have earned my admiration.
Edna
I am reading volume 1. Superb. The reading flows and is a pleasure.
Ian
I came for an analysis and got a full lesson.
Sarah
I waited my whole life for this day. I am 71 and I loved hearing these explanations that were once so hard for me to understand.
Helena
Your deep symbolic approach is wonderful. It reminded me of your lesson on Saint Augustine, which describes that same crossing of the soul.
Ana Lúcia
Courses
Guided reading courses on the classics
Church History
Daniel Rops · Guided reading
More than 2,000 years of Church history: wars, saints, reforms and councils, read chapter by chapter with Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Bitencourt.
- The 10 works of Daniel Rops, from start to finish
- Chapter-by-chapter recorded classes
- First 7 modules available immediately
- New modules every two weeks
- Support with answers to all questions
Paideia
One-on-one mentorship in practical philosophy
An individual path in three levels, Pathos, Ethos and Logos, to live the Stoics through the Christian lens: first what you feel, then what you do, and finally what you think.
- Weekly live sessions, just you and the mentor
- Three levels of 8 weeks each
- Exclusive Nous material, personalized for each mentee
- Sessions in Portuguese, Italian or Spanish
- Entry by application form
Study Methods
With Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Bitencourt
Learn to study like the great intellectuals of the Western tradition. Techniques and habits for a serious and lasting reading life.
- How to read a difficult book without giving up
- Annotation and retention methods
- Building a personal library
- Sustainable study routines
228works in the library
Recommended readings
The classics we discuss on the channel: Greek philosophy, Russian novels, epic poetry and theology. 138 works, with where to find each one.
- Confissões · Santo Agostinho
- A Divina Comédia · Dante
- Crime e Castigo · Dostoiévski
- A República · Platão
- Macbeth · Shakespeare
- Ética a Nicômaco · Aristóteles
NousCast Channel
Philosophy, theology and literature classes
On YouTube you can find long classes on literature, philosophy, theology, history and art, with depth and a philosophical-Christian lens.
Follow us on Instagram
@nouscastCarousels, reflections and behind the scenes of the project. This is where the community Nous gets together and we talk about the content.