Join us for the last Stoic meeting of the season organised by the Edinburgh community, Stoa Akrokorifi! We will meet on the 29th of July (Tuesday) at 7 pm at the Athletic Arms (aka the Diggers) in the snug. This is the last meeting before we take our annual August break.
This time we will be discussing the topic of free will. What were the Stoics’ view on fate, determinism and our ability to shape our actions?
The recommended reading for this meeting has been uploaded to the group’s files:
1) “Fate and Free Will in Stoicism” by T. Brennan
This is a discussion of Susanne Bobzien’s book “Determinism and Freedom in Stoic Philosophy” (if you’re looking to explore this topic more in detail).
Whether you’re a Stoic veteran or a complete beginner (or anywhere in between!), you are welcome to join us - we’re a friendly bunch and the more, the merrier! And as always, you can bring along a friend or partner.
=What happens at Stoic meetings?=
Our monthly Edinburgh meetings are always centred around a specific topic, like love, justice, wisdom etc. You don’t have to prepare in advance to attend, although you are encouraged to read a bit on the topic beforehand, especially the recommended reading, so that you can enjoy the philosophical discussions even more!
On the day there will be a list of quotes from the Stoic literature and everybody will get a chance to pick one quote that resonates with them the most - this is then followed by a discussion as we take turns discussing our chosen quotes in the context of Stoicism. This is all done in a friendly, relaxed, non-judgemental atmosphere, and we are always happy to see new faces!
We also have a growing Stoic Library with numerous books by Stoic philosophers or modern scholars (books range from relaxed introductions to Stoicism to more advanced deeper dives into specific aspect of Stoic theory, practice and history). You are welcome to borrow a book from the library and return it at the meeting next month.
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