Philosophy grounds us in thinking thoughtfully about the deeper, profound questions in our lives, while history is one of the richest resources we have in understanding the human experience. Beyond Blueprint is a discovery process for any and all curious about exploring connections between these two fields – where human thought meets human history. In each series of episodes, we introduce a central philosophical thought or claim, and our goal will be to understand, clarify, and expand on that central thought by delving into unique stories and individuals in history. In turn, by navigating through this process, we take time to understand how what we’ve learned can give us meaningful perspective into areas of our own lives today, through our current experiences.