Wisdom: can we learn to make better judgements and choose the right actions?

This month we're wrapping up our journey through the four Stoic virtues with a conversation about wisdom.

In Stoicism, wisdom is about more than just knowledge. It’s about knowing how to live well, how to make good choices, recognise what’s within our control, and understand what really matters. It’s the virtue that helps guide all the others.

For the Stoics, wisdom is practical. It’s not about having all the answers, but about learning to ask better questions, to see clearly, judge fairly, and act with reason. It involves self-awareness, perspective, and the ability to navigate life’s ups and downs with calm and clarity. As Marcus Aurelius wrote: "If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it — and this you have the power to revoke at any moment." Wisdom, in this sense, is the ability to shift your perspective and take back control.

You don’t need to know anything about Stoicism to come along. The group is friendly and open to everyone, whether you’ve been reading the Stoics for years or just want to dip a toe in. Feel free to join in the discussion or just listen — no pressure either way.

We’ll be asking: What does wisdom look like in everyday life? Is it something we gain through experience, or is it a way of seeing the world we can practise now? And how can we use it to live with more clarity, purpose, and peace?

Whether you’re curious about how ancient ideas can help with modern problems, or just fancy a thoughtful conversation in good company, you’ll be very welcome. Come as you are — there’s always something to take away