With this fairly simplistic question, we'll move on to reveal the much more complex shades of gray between the two.
Are these two philosophies so different and what do they represent in human character and values?
Starting from their definition and early followers, and going through some examples of radical and less clear examples of their application in life, we will try to explore together what they mean to us and how they contrast or, on the contrary, they combine and are found in human life and the self-growth journey.
Many questions can arise.
Can a stoic, for example, joke or trick others and not be considered a hedonist?
Can radical stoic or hedonistic behaviors be compatible with the principle of society and the common good?
Can stoic and hedonistic individuals coexist under the same roof and not "kill" each other?
Can the ideals of both philosophies be ever attained in life by an individual?
Is there any situation in which both principles can be combined in an individual without failing to do any of the two?
Has education and experiences driven one of the two behaviors?
In this Philo cafe, our friend Tony will introduce the subject and then we will go through our group discussions, different points of view exploration, and mutual enrichment at the glimpse of a drink or a coffee in our cozy venue place.
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This event is part of season FIVE of our philosophy cafés and it’s part of a Paris-based Cercle de Réflexion dedicated to sharing existential, philosophical, and leadership ideas that shaped (and are still shaping) our world!
This club-like English-speaking group meets every first Thursday of the month and it's made for anyone interested in educational discussions and resources about philosophy, where you don’t need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it.
Format:
This discussion-type event will be made of a short lecture by our friend Dario. The lecture will be followed by an open group discussion, inviting everyone's take on the subject matter.
Reminder:
No-shows and last-minute cancellations aren't tolerated.
No-shows usually get people removed from the group!
