The Art of Living: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Life

The Philly Stoa invites you to join us as we explore The Art of Living: The Stoics on the Nature and Function of Philosophy and discover how ancient philosophy was understood as an art of living. We’ll examine the Stoic view of philosophy’s purpose, tracing its roots to Socrates and considering challenges raised by Skeptics. Our discussion will include readings from Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, offering a practical perspective on what it means to live philosophically. This approach offers a lasting alternative to the modern tendency to treat philosophy as a natural science and encourages us to reflect on how personal philosophy connects to living well.

While it is helpful to read The Art of Living in advance, it is not required to participate. Copies are available at The Art of Living: The Stoics on the Nature and Function of Philosophy.
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This series is part of an ongoing partnership between the Philadelphia Ethical Society and the Philly Stoa. The Philly Stoa hosts gatherings on the first and third Sunday of each month throughout the fall until the new year. We’ll continue exploring The Art of Living while also deepening our practice through the series Beyond Stoicism: Ancient Philosophies for Modern Times, which offers practical exercises to help bridge theory and everyday life.

The Philly Stoa is a 501(c)(3). To learn more or get involved, visit philadelphiastoa.org/contact.