This is NOT an online meeting but an in-person meeting.
Reading the book is not required.
During the book discussion the leader of the discussion presents the most interesting parts of the book. The great emphasis is placed on discussion.
Book Description
In Meditations, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius reflects on how to live with integrity, self-discipline, and calm in a difficult world. Written as personal notes rather than a formal philosophy, the book explores themes like control, duty, ego, and the fleeting nature of life.
In this discussion, we will examine the practical philosophy of Stoicism: how to deal with frustration, other people, and uncertainty while maintaining inner stability.
Discussion Topics
- The Stoic idea of controlling what is within your power
- Dealing with difficult people and external chaos
- Discipline, duty, and personal responsibility
- Ego, reputation, and indifference to praise or criticism
- Mortality and the perspective it brings to everyday life
- Can Stoicism work in modern life?
