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

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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

Courses

Guided reading courses on the classics

Available Course I

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

Coming soon Course II

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

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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.

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