Spirited Life: Stoicism

Spirited Life: Stoicism

Buddhism preaches nonattachment, but we also have our drives - passions, desires, yearnings, and quests. These passions are what makes us human, but they often get in the way of our goals. We can feel frustrated, angry, or alone, and the things we value get suppressed by the emotions we feel. Stoicism offers a solution, a key to leading a meaningful life. The answer is self-discipline - rational control of our inner world. This mastery is achieved through reason. But is this solution correct? Is being more rational the key to having more meaning? Is it true to who we are and where we want to be? To find our answers, we will need to understand not just the core ethical principles of Stoicism, but how the Stoics saw cosmos - the organizing principle of the universe.

Seekers and thinkers from all backgrounds are welcome! We look forward to hearing your insights.

Tickets

First-time visitors are welcome to join us for free! Otherwise tickets are €15. We also have a 2-for-1 ticket option if you'd like to bring a friend.
To register, please visit Eventbrite or message us for a Tikkie.

*Many our attendees sign up via Eventbrite, so the Meetup count is not representative.

Meeting Information

Doors open at 18:45 and close at 19:10. Please be on time!

Philosophy Salons

The Philosophy Salons are gatherings of curious people to explore big ideas with an open mind. The Philosophy Salons are organized by Anya, a philosopher based in Amsterdam. We dive deep into beliefs and ideas, dive out, and have fun along the way!