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‘The Global Stoa’ was established on 18 January 2007 by Prof. Massimo Pigliucci (City College of New York). The group is devoted to foster a worldwide community of people who see philosophy (not just Stoicism) as a way of life. The goal is to explore how philosophy can be helpful in everyday life, to foster rational thinking, and to develop a human community rooted in reason. More about Massimo here and here.
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How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic, a conversation
Gold Coast Forum, 111 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY, USGold Coast Forum presents an evening with CUNY professor, philosopher, and author Massimo Pigliucci as he discusses and signs his new book, How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic. Pigliucci will be sitting in conversation with Christopher Hogg.
Books will be provided by Theodore's Books.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
NOTE: RSVP on this site will NOT guarantee you a spot! You have to register HERE.ABOUT THE BOOK: CUNY philosopher Massimo Pigliucci investigates the practical applications of Cicero's skepticism, weaving together ancient wisdom, personal narrative, and practical insights to help readers find meaning through doubt.
You may have picked up this book because you're searching for a philosophy of life. Beware that it is dangerous to accept a philosophical or religious practice without questioning it. Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers believed that, without a healthy amount of doubt, you could be tricked into thinking you have found the ultimate Truth--and the danger of absolute faith is no less threatening today.
In How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci reveals the way to a meaningful, happy life through the power of curiosity and doubt with the ancient Roman public advocate, orator, statesman, and thinker Marcus Tullius Cicero as his guide. Cicero lived in turbulent times at the end of the Roman Republic. Though he mostly lived as a Stoic, Cicero also followed Plato's Skeptical Academy, believing a spirit of inquiry and an open-minded attitude were the secrets to living well.
Weaving Cicero's biography with deep investigations of his published works, Pigliucci explores the foundations for a good life: from how to formulate our values to how to nurture friendships; from being a good citizen and fighting for social justice to handling grief, pain, and even death. Taking a page from Cicero's book, we, too, can adopt a practical philosophy of reason and common sense.
Massimo Pigliucci is an author, blogger, and podcaster, as well as the K. D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His academic work is in evolutionary biology, philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophy. His books include the bestselling How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books, 2017) and Beyond Stoicism--A Guide to the Good Life with Stoics, Skeptics, Epicureans, and Other Ancient Philosophers (with Gregory Lopez and Meredith Kunz, The Experiment, 2025). He has been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Big Think, among others. He lives in New York City.
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Epictetus on not getting angry with people
·OnlineOnlineWe continue our series featuring an in-depth look at the Discourses of Epictetus, a book that has literally changed my life and that I think is one of the most important of the entire Western philosophical canon, if not of philosophy worldwide.
I recommend the Robin Waterfield translation of Epictetus, published in 2024 by the University of Chicago Press. However, a free version, based on the W.A. Oldfather translation from 1925, is available at Wikisource.
This time, we will discuss Discourses 1.18, "That one should not get angry with people for their mistakes," where Epictetus explains one of the most counter-intuitive notions in Stoic and Socratic philosophy. Should there be time, we will go on to talk about Discourses 1.19, "The proper attitude to have toward tyrants," the topic of which is rather self-explanatory...
Please note that the zoom link will be shared with registered attendees on this page on the morning of the event, so make sure to check it before attempting to log in. Also, for security reasons (i.e., reducing the chances of "zoom bombings"), please do not share the link outside our group! Thanks!
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America at 250: Stoic Virtue and the Future of the American Experiment
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, USOn October 24, 2026, the Philadelphia Stoa will host an in-person public conference bringing together leading historians, philosophers, legal scholars, and civic leaders to explore virtue, citizenship, and self-government in the American experiment.
Drawing on Stoic philosophy, the U.S. Constitution, and the ideas that shaped the nation’s founding, speakers will explore how reason, character, self-command, and responsibility can help sustain democracy in an age of technological disruption, institutional distrust, and civic fragmentation.
A healthy society depends not only on good laws and institutions, but also on the character and judgment of its citizens. Together, we will consider what self-government requires of each of us and how we can strengthen the virtues, institutions, and communities that make it possible. The conference is intended to spur future discussion, research, and collaboration around these questions well beyond the event itself.
Featured Speakers
- Dr. Sophia Rosenfeld, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania
- Dr. Gregory Sadler, President of ReasonIO and Philosophy Faculty, Marquette University
- Kermit Roosevelt III, J.D., David Berger Professor for the Administration of Justice, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
- Ward Farnsworth, J.D., W. Page Keeton Chair in Law and Former Dean, University of Texas School of Law
- Delegate Cliff Hayes, Virginia General Assembly, Chair of key committees on Technology Policy and Government Operations
- Dr. Massimo Pigliucci, K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy, The City College of New York
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM EDT
Location: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Format: In-person conferenceAdvance registration is required. Please visit the conference page for additional details and to register:
https://luma.com/9ghyl13812 partecipanti
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