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London Stoics is for anyone interested in the philosophy of Stoicism seeking to cultivate excellence of character.
Members are invited to consult the primary sources: Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, Seneca's Letters and Epictetus' Enchiridion and Discourses .
London Stoics is part of the Stoic Fellowship, an international community fostering the knowledge and practice of Stoicism through in-person and online events.
Bevorstehende Events (1)
Alles ansehen- Meditations (in the Park) by Marcus Aurelius - Book 9: Part 2 of 2Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, London6,00 GBP
This event is outdoors seated on the grass in Bunhill Fields Burial Ground. In case of weather issues, please monitor Location/Comments.
Book 9 - Part 2 - verses 25-42
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Thoughts_of_the_Emperor_Marcus_Aurelius_Antoninus/Book_IX
Reading Time - 11 minutes
Knowledge of prior Books is not required
Gregory Hays translation used in session
Meditations is one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. With a profound understanding of human behaviour, Marcus provides insights, wisdom, and practical guidance on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity to interacting with others.
Explore this timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by leaders, readers and philosophers throughout the centuries:
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Thoughts_of_the_Emperor_Marcus_Aurelius_Antoninus
Questions we'll explore
1. Either the world’s intelligence wills each thing (if so, accept its will), or it exercised that will once—once and for all—and all else follows as a consequence (and if so, why worry?).
Discuss
2. Indifference to external events.
And a commitment to justice in your own acts.
Which means: thought and action resulting in the common good.
What you were born to do.How would you go about this?
3. And how does it injure you anyway? You’ll find that none of the people you’re upset about has done anything that could do damage to your mind.
Do you agree or disagree?
4. So when you call someone “untrustworthy” or “ungrateful,” turn the reproach on yourself. It was you who did wrong.
What do you make of this?
5. And when we do help others—or help them to do something—we’re doing what we were designed for. We perform our function.
What are the implications?
Instructions
- read the Book before session
- review the Questions
- arrive before 3pm
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