IN-PERSON: "The Discourses of Epictetus" (Part 7)

This is our IN-PERSON event for Saturdays. We meet every 2 weeks (no Zoom link available).

NOTICE! Tentatively, Jon will be host of this meeting (Dan will be in Tampa) and the new location is Lake Lily Park in Maitland. More info to come.

TOPIC – We are reviewing the Discourses of Epictetus. This classic work of the Stoic philosopher includes 4 books, and it represents his extended works. In past years, we have studied the Enchiridion, which is a brief summary of the teachings of Epictetus.

We will start this meeting at book 2, chapter 11, "Must we say that all things..."

Overview - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discourses_of_Epictetus

The Book - http://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/discourses.2.two.html

READING - No advance reading is needed. StoicDan will bring printed outlines to the meeting. If we run out of printed copies, please go to StoicDan.com and click the link for "Saturdays" in the upper right corner).

VENUE - The location is Lake Lily Park. We will meet outside. First, park at the Maitland Civic Center, 641 Maitland Ave S, Maitland, FL 32751. It has plenty of parking spaces. Then walk south, into the park, we will meet at the picnic tables. You can bring food, drinks, and a cooler. Remember to leave the park clean. Entry is free.

COST - This event is free and open to the public.

TIME - 5:00PM Eastern. We take a break half-way in the meeting. The park does have bathrooms.

TEMPERATURE - We are meeting outside. If the temperature falls, please bring a sweater.

PARKING - Park at the Maitland Civic Center, which is 1 block north of the park. They have a large, paved parking lot.

GUESTS - As some have requested, you can now bring guests without clicking RSVP separately. Also, we encourage you to bring folding chairs.

OTHER - If you'd like to plan something after the meeting, Maitland and Winter Park have many restaurants in the area.

COURTESY - This group enjoys open-minded, respectful conversations. If we differ in our opinions, then "we agree to disagree". The long-term goal is to improve our minds via group discussions. Our group does NOT discuss religion or politics.

This event is free and open to the public.