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Website: www.losangelesstoics.com
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Discord invite link: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X
This is a group dedicated to reading and talking about Stoicism — philosophical works by all Stoics from Antiquity to Modernity. The readings and the pace at which we do them are dictated by the group; the discussions are primarily 'socratic;' and the atmosphere aims to be very comfortable and welcoming. We are currently meeting both IN-PERSON (in a beautiful L.A. park) and ONLINE (via Discord).
![General Meeting (Sept. 2024) [IN-PERSON] cover photo](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/c/d/5/event_509624245.webp "General Meeting (Sept. 2024) [IN-PERSON]")
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- On Benefits Book 2 (Seneca RG)Link visible for attendees
The “Seneca Reading Group” meets every SECOND and FOURTH Thursday of the month at 7:00-9:00 p.m. PT.
The group is currently going through Seneca’s On Benefits translated by Mariam Griffin and Brad Inwood (2011), which discusses the important nuances of Stoic generosity and gratitude (https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/O/bo3773596.html). Our primary goal will be to understand what Seneca is saying, critique it, and explore the implications it has for our personal practice.
This meeting will center around Book Two. Please do as much as the reading as you can in advance of the meeting in order to get the most out of the discussion. Let me know if you want a PDF of the reading if you're unsure whether to commit to the group.
NOTE ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this link to join the group's server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "seneca-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. - Handbook/Enchiridion (Epictetus RG)Link visible for attendees
The "Epictetus Reading Group" meets every Sunday evening at 6-7 p.m.
The meetings usually start with a brief chat among the attendees. Then one or two volunteers will read an entry from Epictetus’ Handbook (a.k.a. Enchiridion) translated by Robin Waterfield [PDF shared on Discord]. Afterwards, we share our impressions: What did Epictetus mean? Do we agree? Why or why not? And, of course, how may Epictetus’ insights help us in our everyday lives? We may read more than one entry per meeting depending on time.
There is no need to prepare or read in advance; the attendees will take turns reading passages and then sharing their thoughts on them.
NOTE ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this link to join the group's server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "epictetus-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. - Handbook/Enchiridion (Epictetus RG)Link visible for attendees
The "Epictetus Reading Group" meets every Sunday evening at 6-7 p.m.
The meetings usually start with a brief chat among the attendees. Then one or two volunteers will read an entry from Epictetus’ Handbook (a.k.a. Enchiridion) translated by Robin Waterfield [PDF shared on Discord]. Afterwards, we share our impressions: What did Epictetus mean? Do we agree? Why or why not? And, of course, how may Epictetus’ insights help us in our everyday lives? We may read more than one entry per meeting depending on time.
There is no need to prepare or read in advance; the attendees will take turns reading passages and then sharing their thoughts on them.
NOTE ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this link to join the group's server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "epictetus-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera.
