Athens Practical Philosophy Workshop: Aristotle and Stoicism

Cicero claimed that there was no fundamental difference between Aristotelianism and Stoicism, and he wasn't the only one, in both ancient and modern times. Is that true? Let's take a look at Aristotle's philosophy and compare it with that of the Stoics, to see what we can learn from both about living a eudaimonic life, a life worth living.

Massimo will facilitate the workshop together with two colleagues and friends: Rob Colter (University of Wyoming) and John Sellars (Royal Holloway, London).

Suggested readings:

How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life, by Massimo Pigliucci

Aristotle: Understanding the World's Greatest Philosopher, by John Sellars

Location: Philippos Hotel, Athens, Greece.

Discounted rooms available at the Philippos Hotel and at the nearby Herodion Hotel in historic Athens. Discount available until 31 March 2023.

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Program
(tentative, subject to change, please check back)

Thursday, November 16

5-8pm: The origins of Aristotelianism and Stoicism

Friday, November 17

9am-12pm: Aristotle's physics and logic (coffee break in the middle)

12pm-2pm: Lunch break at nearby eateries

2pm-6pm: Stoic physics and logic (coffee break in the middle)

Evening: group dinner (facultative)

Saturday, November 18

9am-12pm: Aristotle's ethics (coffee break in the middle)

12pm-2pm: Lunch break at nearby eateries

2pm-6pm: Stoic ethics (coffee break in the middle)

Evening: dinner in small groups

Sunday, November 19

All day excursion by bus to Delphi, included in the workshop's fee.

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About the facilitators:

Robert S. Colter is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Wyoming; the Founder and Director of the Wyoming Stoic Camp; and the Co-Director of Wyoming Pathways from Prison. More here.

John Sellars is a Reader in Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London, a Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College London (where he is an Associate Editor for the Ancient Commentators on Aristotle project), and a Member of Common Room at Wolfson College, Oxford (where he was once a Junior Research Fellow). More here.

Massimo Pigliucci is an author, blogger, podcaster, as well as the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His new book is The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders (Basic Books). More here.

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Fee: $250/person, which cover expenses related to the room, coffee breaks, and Delphi trip.

Refund (minus processing fee) if: (i) the workshop is canceled; or (ii) if you cancel by midnight (ET) on 15 August 2023.