About us
Stoicism is a philosophy for those interested in living an intentional, meaningful, and authentic life (a life well lived) through the pursuit of virtue and love of wisdom.
Whether you are new to Stoicism or have been practicing its principles for some time, this meetup aims to provide a space for people to enrich their understanding of Stoicism and other relevant philosophies of life to foster personal growth and understanding. We are happy for you to join us to explore profound insights, learning, and self-improvement as we embrace the teachings of the ancient Stoics and apply them to our modern lives. Anyone is welcome, regardless of knowledge and experience with Stoicism.
About Stoicism, A Brief Introduction (Stoic Insights): https://www.stoicinsights.com/about-stoicism/
What is Stoicism: https://iep.utm.edu/stoicism/
What is Stoicism? 5 Things You Need to Know About This Ancient Greek & Roman Philosophy: https://read.stoicismpod.com/p/what-is-stoicism-5-things-you-need
Stoicism 101 (Massimo Pigliucci): https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com/stoicism-101/
Introductory Videos on Stoicism: https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com/massimo-on-stoicism/
Resources on Stoicism: https://www.stoicfellowship.com/resources/stoicism-resources.html
Upcoming events
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Meditations of Marcus Aurelius 11.18
The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, 4339 Park Ave, Memphis, TN, USJoin us as we 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 Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Book 11 Section 18.
Weather permitting, we will gather at the circular sitting area of Woodland Garden area at the Dixon Galleries and Gardens.
Map of the grounds: https://www.dixon.org/map
If you have never been to the Dixon before, it is a treat! Admission is free and the garden is spectacular. Please note that this meet-up is NOT affiliated with the Dixon Galleries and Gardens. Before or after our meeting, enjoy the gardens and wonderful exhibits in the gallery, for free. Be sure to bring coffee or tea and snacks!
Agenda:
1:30pm - 1:45pm: Open discussion, etc.- Open Q&A and discussion about Stoicism
- Topic introduction
**1:45pm - 3:30pm: Close reading and discussion
- We'll read through text together and discuss our practical insights.
Resources:
- You can find a public domain translation here: https://www.stoicsource.com/aurelius/meditations/11.18/farquharson
Here are some excellent recent translations: - Meditations Paperback by Marcus Aurelius (Author), Gregory Hays (Translator), Ryan Holiday (Foreword)
- Meditations: The Annotated Edition by Marcus Aurelius (Author), Robin Waterfield (Translator)
Copies of the pages from the Robin Waterfield translation will be provided for the meeting.
6 attendees
Past events
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