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QUICK NOTE: I have postponed my series on Indian Philosophy and Stoicism until the New Year. My apologies for those … Read MoreStoic Thanks-giving 2019

The next regular meeting of L.A. Stoics will center around one of Plato’s dialogue called “Euthydemus.” Though I am including … Read MorePlato’s Euthydemus

Hi All Though you may not be aware (I guess it’s part of my job to inform you), July is … Read MoreJuly is the “Month of Practice”

The last meeting of the Stoic Theory Subgroup centered around the general accounts of Stoic ethical theory provided by Diogenes … Read MoreWhat’s “Worth Choosing” and What’s “To Be Chosen”

Since the trial and death of Socrates was such a famous historical event, scholars put a lot of confidence in … Read MoreCommemorating the Trial and Death of Socrates

Hello fellow Stoics In preparation for the next meeting this Saturday (May 11), we agreed to read Chapters 9-11 in … Read MorePrep for Next Meeting (May)

‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY’ to Marcus Aurelius. Born on this day in 121 CE (1,898 years since his birth and still relevant!). … Read MoreHappy Birthday, Marcus

There’s an interpretation of Stoicism that’s seems to verge close to a kind of egoism. I see this once in … Read MoreStoicism and Community Service