Marcus Aurelius - Meditations, Part I

This meeting of Tampa Stoics is IN-PERSON at The USF College of Education, Tampa Campus (4110 USF Apple Drive, Tampa, FL 33620). We have classroom 416 on the 4th floor.

Signage will guide you to the room once you have located the College of Education building (EDU).

Reading Material - "Meditations" - Marcus Aurelius

This meeting will cover books 1 thru 3.

Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries.

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Meeting Venue

USF Tampa College of Education - 4110 USF Apple Drive, Tampa, FL 33620. Parking on the USF campus requires a permit. We can park in any lot marked "D" and should cost you $5.35. A parking pass can be purchased up to 14 days in advance through the parking app. All parking details and information can be found here: https://www.usf.edu/parking/permits/visitor-daily-permits.aspx

In general, Stoicism teaches us how to handle difficult people and events, how to avoid anger and worry, and overall to use moderation in all aspects of our lives. We will discuss how Stoic practice can lead to a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Our group enjoys open-minded, respectful conversations on Stoicism and how it relates to science, culture, philosophy, other belief systems, and pop culture (books and movies). If we differ in our opinions, then "we agree to disagree". The long-term goal is to improve our minds via group discussions. Our group does NOT discuss religion or politics.

This event is free and open to the public.