Round Two: In defense of Stoicism
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Last session sparked some great discussions, and a few of us wanted to keep the chat going. So, we’re running a more casual, impromptu session this Sunday for anyone who’d like to continue the conversation. Come along if you’re keen to dive back in! New commers welcome as always.
“Let us follow the argument wherever it leads.”
— Phaedo 91c
“I know you won't believe me, but the highest form of Human Excellence is to question oneself and others.”
― Socrates
Is Stoicism truly the path to follow — or just emotional suppression in disguise? At our next meetup, we’re putting Stoicism on trial. Let’s challenge its core ideas, question its limits, and see if it still holds up under fire. If this philosophy is worth living by, it should withstand a bit of criticism, right? Come ready to question, defend, and rethink what it means to live with virtue.
Some questions will be prepared in advance although perhaps its better to “follow the argument wherever it leads”? I encourage you to think critically about your own beliefs, have fun, and enter the discussion on the day.
If we want to challenge it we need to understand what it is. Click the links for some simple and one in-depth explanation of stoicism to help you refine your own understanding.
The philosophy of stoicism (simple):
https://youtu.be/R9OCA6UFE-0?si=4TGe8meyIGjYvVPa
https://youtu.be/yu7n0XzqtfA?si=EiK39bWZYt-3Yymp
Stoicism as a philosophy for an ordinary life (Credit to Jill):
https://youtu.be/Yhn1Fe8cT0Q?si=h0EHGidNgKtpKKST
An in depth explanation:
https://youtu.be/hVnJxZXzxX4?si=EXhoJGsTAzPWONcU
The Four stoic virtues:
https://donaldrobertson.name/2018/01/18/what-do-the-stoic-virtues-mean/
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Round Two: In defense of Stoicism