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ADVANCED STOIC STUDIES (IN PERSON)
Stoicism and the Art of Happiness by Donald Robertson

ABOUT THIS MEETING
This group is intended for students who already have a foundational understanding of Stoicism and wish to explore the philosophy in greater depth. Meetings follow a structured, course-style format, emphasizing philosophical inquiry, critical thinking, and thoughtful group discussion.
While newcomers are welcome, this is not an introductory course. Those new to Stoicism are encouraged to explore the resources below before attending.

RESOURCES FOR BEGINNERS
If you're just getting started with Stoicism, the following resources provide an excellent foundation:

READING & COURSE MATERIALS
Our primary text is Stoicism and the Art of Happiness by Donald Robertson.
What to bring: A copy of the book (physical or digital).
Course outlines, which will also be available at the meeting.
Participants are encouraged to complete the assigned reading beforehand to contribute meaningfully to the discussion.

MEETING LOCATION
Panera Bread 2415 N Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32804
Located on the FIRST FLOOR of the AdventHealth medical building.
Parking is FREE.

Driving north on Orange Avenue, you will see the AdventHealth building on your right. Turn right, continue approximately two blocks, then turn right again into the parking garage.
Most spaces are available; please avoid those marked reserved.
You have two options for accessing the building:
First Floor: Park and walk outside to Panera Bread.
Third Floor: Use the air-conditioned pedestrian bridge connecting the garage to the medical building.

MEETING TIME
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can begin promptly.

ATTENDANCE & GUEST POLICY
In person only. No Zoom or virtual attendance is available.
Each attendee must register individually through Meetup. Additional guests cannot be included under another member's RSVP.

GROUP COURTESY & EXPECTATIONS
Our purpose is to deepen our understanding of Stoicism through reasoned inquiry, shared learning, and respectful philosophical discussion.
We encourage participants to question ideas, challenge assumptions, and consider perspectives different from their own. Disagreement is welcome; disrespect is not.
Please allow others to finish speaking, avoid dominating the conversation, and approach discussions with intellectual humility. We do not need to agree on every subject to learn from one another.
To keep our meetings focused, religious and political debates are outside the scope of this group.

Our long-term goal is simple: to become better thinkers and practitioners of philosophy through continued study and meaningful dialogue.

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