Stoic Camp NY 2026: Single room RSVP

Stoic Camp NY began in 2015. It is led by Greg Lopez and Massimo Pigliucci -- co-authors of A Handbook for New Stoics and Beyond Stoicism.

RSVP on this page if you're interested in a single room. To RSVP for a double, go here.

RSVPing on Meetup does not guarantee admission -- you're only guaranteed a spot after payment. Greg will contact you via email for details on how to pay once you RSVP here.

Theme: How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic

Brief description: Throughout history it has always been true that people don’t know as much as they think they do. The ancient Greeks and Romans formulated an approach to life based on this notion. They recognized that adjusting our beliefs to the evidence while keeping in mind that we could be mistaken is the path to a just society—and a happy and meaningful life.

Join us in a discussion of Massimo Pigliucci's How to Be A (Happy) Skeptic, where he adopts the ancient Roman public advocate, orator, statesman, and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero as a guide to reveal the benefits of cultivating curiosity and doubt in the pursuit of a life worth living. Following Cicero’s life and works, the book 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. Cicero's combination of Skepticism and Stoicism was developed during a time of violence, social upheaval, and political turmoil. Taking a page from Cicero’s book, how can we adopt a practical philosophy of reason and virtue to learn to live well through uncertain times?

You can purchase the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/806907/how-to-be-a-happy-skeptic-by-massimo-pigliucci/

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Key details:

• Check-in starts at 2pm on Friday, September 18th, and camp ends at 2pm on Sunday September 20th.
• Cost: $575 for a single room (for a double room, go here).
• The cost covers room and meals for the entire event. It does not include a copy of How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic.
• Several options for payment will be available, including fee-free ones. You're responsible for any transaction fees if they occur, though.
• Registration on Meetup does not guarantee enrollment. Your enrollment is only guaranteed after payment. Once you RSVP here, Greg will reach out to you to arrange payment.
• Should you need to cancel, we may be able to refund some of the money. If someone fills your spot, you will be refunded 50% of what you paid minus any additional transaction fees. However, if there is no one who can take your spot, then no refund will be issued except at the sole discretion of the organizers.
• Reading How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic before the event is mandatory. Other supplementary material (if any) will be provided without charge to attendees.
• Stony Point Center is accessible via a mix of public transportation and taxi, but is easier to reach via car. We'll provide more details on how to get there you register, and also attempt to organize carpools.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!