What is and is not up to us
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It's a new year and we are covering a fundamental concept in Stoic philosophy: 'What is and is not up to us'. Together, we'll read through section 1 of the Enchiridion and book 1.1 of Epictetus's Discourses and discuss our practical insights.
Dive deep into the world of Stoic philosophy with the Memphis Stoics. Whether you are a seasoned philosophy enthusiast or simply curious about how ancient wisdom can guide modern living, join us for an afternoon of stimulating conversation, knowledge sharing, and camaraderie as we read and discuss the teachings of Stoic Philosopher Epictetus.
We will meet in the back room of Java Cabana 901 Coffee House.
Agenda:
1:30pm - 1:45pm: Open discussion, etc.
- Grab some coffee, tea, and snacks from Java Cabana 901
- Open Q&A and discussion about Stoicism
- Topic introduction
1:45pm - 3:30pm: Reading and Discussion
- Read Encheiridion section one and Epictetus's Discourses 1.1 and discuss our practical insights.
- You can find several public domain translations of the Encheiridion here: https://www.stoicsource.com/epictetus/enchirideon/1/carter
- You can find public domain translation of the Discourses here: https://www.stoicsource.com/epictetus/discourses
Copies of the modern translation from Robin Waterfield will be provided:
- The Complete Works: Handbook, Discourses, and Fragments Paperback by Epictetus (Author), Robin Waterfield (Translator)
The following translation has an excellent overview of Stoicism and commentary on the Handbook:
- Epictetus’s 'Encheiridion': A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics Paperback by Scott Aikin (Author), William O. Stephens (Author)