Stoics are sometimes criticized for eschewing emotions. Stoics, however, consider emotions a normal part of a human life. Rather than eschew emotions, Stoics try to transform unhealthy emotions into healthy […]

How do you become the best version of yourself?  Many people find a satisfying answer to this question in the principles and practice of Stoic philosophy. We will discuss Stoicism’s […]

In the following months, in conjunction with Philadelphia Stoa https://philadelphiastoa.org, I will lead a group discussion on David Fideler’s book Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of […]

In the following months, in conjunction with Philadelphia Stoahttps://philadelphiastoa.org, I will lead a group discussion on David Fideler’s book Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living. […]

“Now, If virtue promises to enable us to achieve happiness, freedom from passion, and serenity, then progress towards virtue is surely also progress towards each of these states.”  Epictetus, Discourses […]

On Sunday August 21st (4-5:30pm EST), we will examine Chapters 4 & 5 of Professor Fideler's Book, Breakfast With Seneca.   In Chapter 4, Professor David Fideler explains Seneca's view […]