Discover Bohemia through aristotle's poetics

Refine your soul and sensibilities.
Join us on an intellectual discovery
using Prague as our anchor
and Aristotle as our guide for discussing art,
culture, history, philosophy, music and literature.

​Whether you join us online or in-person,
you are invited to study and converse with us
the life and works four Bohemian content creators:  
​Comenius, Kafka, Mucha, & Dvořák

With the philosopher-king donation ($1800), you may join us for a three day tour of Prague
​where we gather in intentional public and private historical places that inspire beauty, wonder, & philosophical thinking.

Bohemian poetics reading circle online

If you are close to South Florida or visit often, we invite you to join our Bohemian Poetics Society in person. We have Discovery Days at various museums in the area, and we plan on hosting many outdoor gatherings when the weather is pleasant.

In-Person:
TBA

Online course requires a registration fee of $180. Sponsorships are available if you'd like to join us but unable to make the registration payment. Minimum count of ten participants RSVP required for the online course.
Syllabus
Online/In-Person: Introductions
Week 1: Aristotle's Poetics, Book I
Week 2: Aristotle's Poetics, Books II - III
Week 3: Comenius, The Labyrinth of the World, pp. 1 - 86
Week 4: Comenius, The Labyrinth of the World, pp. 87-140
Week 5: Comenius, The Labyrinth of the World, pp. 141-176
Week 6: Kafka, selections.
Week 7: Kafka, selections.
Week 8: Kafka, selections.
Week 9: Dvořák essay.
​Week 10: Dvořák lecture from Professor Greg Stepanich

Online reading circle begins Sunday, June 28, 2026

Bohemian poetics reading circle reservation

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Tour itinerary (WIP)

Day 1: Discuss Aristotle's Poetics & Comenius' Labyrinth of the World

Day trip to Brandýs nad Labem-Staraá Boleslav, where Comemius was forced to flee after the Battle of White Mountain, 1620. 
Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral
Strahov Monastary Library
Pivovar Strahov restaurant (optional)
Comenius Museum
Attend Classical Concert

Day 2: Discuss Kafka, The Letter to his Father and other selections.

Kafka Museum & Jewish Quarter
Lunch at Café Louvre
Mucha Museum
Museum of Czech Literature & Café
Všehrad Fortress & Gardens
Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul

Day 3:  Discuss Dvořák's essay from Harper's Magazine.

Klementinum Tour & Clock Tower
Coco Café Lilioá
Dvořák Museum
Municipal House, Prague
Attend Classical Concert
Farewell Dinner at W restaurant


Tour includes transportation for the three-day tour while in the Czech Republic, tickets to all the events, and the Farewell dinner. Min persons (3), maximum persons (7).

Flight, lodging and meals are not included, however, we can assist you in making special accommodations for you and your family. If you'd like us to book your stay for a concierge fee, please e-mail Dr. Stone directly: [email protected]

meet Dr. STone,
​your philosophy Guide

Professor Stone is President and Founder of Wisdom's Edge Foundation, Inc. Her mission is to spread philosophical inquiry, thinking and wonder to different parts of the world with diverse peoples from different places, principles and philosophies.

Professor Stone uses inclusive discussion methods she learned from p4cHI (philosophy for children, Hawai'i) that builds community, sparks imagination, and improves thinking.

Meet Professor Stone online through weekly reading circles celebrating Bohemian literature, philosophy & music. With your philosopher-king donation, you can join her and a small group in Prague to continue these intellectual conversations in person.