Philosophy Roundtable: Stoicism

Please join us this Sunday as we explore Stoicism. We will meet at the CAPTAIN MELVILLE, 34 Franklin St in Melbourne CBD, at 2.00pm for 2.15pm start. Late arrivals welcome! Kindly ensure you RSVP, even if you are not 100%, so we can prepare the area.

There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background; all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared have your own assumptions challenged!

Find below some questions to consider, however these are free-ranging events and the below serve merely as a springboard towards a deeper discussion in waters unknown...

Some points and questions to consider before the event:

• What are the key concepts in Stoicism, and who are its key teachers?
• What is 'the good' and a life well lived?
• What is 'virtue' and what is its role in Stoic philosophy?
• How do Stoics propose to deal with human emotions?
• What is the Stoic concept of "apatheia" (freedom from destructive emotions)?
• What is the Stoic view on suffering, and how does it propose we should deal with adversity?
• What does 'memento mori' (remember death) mean in practise?
• What does it mean to live according to nature?
• In Stoicism, what is the relationship between reason and nature?
• How does Stoicism differentiate between things we can control and things we cannot control?
• How can Stoicism be applied in today's modern, fast-paced, consumer society?

Hope to see you there!