Meditations of Marcus Aurelius 11.18

Join 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.