In 1914, in one of the last major expeditions of the Heroic Age of Polar Exploration, Sir Ernest Shackleton and 27 sailors, 69 dogs, and one cat set sail to be the first people to cross the Antarctic continent. Surviving impossible odds, the crew provides one of the best examples of leadership and lessons in resilience—lessons especially important in modern times. Through discussion and reflection, this course serves as a philosophical dive into principles of leadership, resilience, and service through reading Endurance and supplementary materials.
- Teacher: Matthew Vosler