About us
This is a meeting place and discussion group for folk living in Stockholm who are interested in trying to live a good life using modern Stoic philosophy. We will focus one aspect of Stoic thought and practice each meetup, and discuss it together.
ABOUT STOICISM
The Stoics used various practical techniques for vastly reducing negative emotions, many of which have been adopted into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. However, they also believed in cultivating good character in the form of four virtues: wisdom, courage, justice and restraint.
GETTING STARTED
For an introduction to Stoicism:
"How to be a stoic" by Massimo Pigliucci
https://www.adlibris.com/se/bok/how-to-be-a-stoic-9781846045073
"A Guide to the Good Life" by William Irvine https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5617966-a-guide-to-the-good-life
"How to think like a Roman Emperor" by Donald Robertson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39863499-how-to-think-like-a-roman-emperor
ALL ARE WELCOME
Anyone interested in discussing Stoicism is welcome, even better if you've already done some reading about it and have tried to apply it in some small way to your own life.
We have recently founded a new Stoic association: Stoiska föreningen of Sweden due to growing interest in Stoicism and a need to organize for better activities.
Our aims are:
• Continue producing talks and presentations on Stoicism
• Build a forum for discussion and philosophical practice
• Support translations of philosophical texts into Swedish
Membership advantages:
• Participate actively in member-exclusive presentations and discussions (we aim to host around 8 presentations per year)
• Receive access to presentation materials (once our website is live)
• Help shape future activities and themes as the association grows
Membership fee:
• 50 SEK per year. All fees will go back to members through activities. Venue rental and materials can be significant (e.g. 1000sek/year for the Meetup group, 500sek/time for the rental of the presentation space) and your support is sincerely appreciated.
which remain open to anyone interested in Stoicism.
How to become a member
Please visit https://stoiskaforeningen.se/bli-medlem
and follow the instructions to become a member.
Other support
• You can support our community through donations. Every contribution is greatly appreciated!
• If you'd prefer to join us for just one event, you're also welcome to pay a one-time attendance fee. The fee will be specified for each event.
Our Swish number: 123 700 76 02
Not ready to join yet?
• You’re always welcome to our open mingles! The event is free of charge and it will be specified in the event.
”Let us also produce some bold act of our own - and join the ranks of the most emulated.”
-Seneca, Moral Letters, 98.13b
Join Facebook group Stoicholm as well. https://m.facebook.com/groups/2472645996110584?view=info
Upcoming events
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What is actually "up to us"?
Solidaritetshuset, Tegelviksgatan 40, 116 41 Stockholm, Sweden, Stockholm, SEWhat do the Stoics really mean when they say that something is “up to us”?
This talk explores the Stoic understanding of freedom, responsibility and fate. Along the way, we will ask how much Stoic ethics depends on the wider Stoic view of nature — and how much of it remains if we no longer share that view.
This is a members-only event. Annual membership for 2026 is 50 SEK . If you’d just like to join us for this evening, a 30 SEK guest fee applies instead. ( Swish accepted)
Curious about Stoicism, our association or want to become a member? Please visit stoiskaforeningen.se to learn more.
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