I’ll be hosting a discussion group on finding meaning in life from a perspective of Stoic Philosophy as an event for the Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia on Sunday, January 8 at 2PM in the Upper Moreland Library in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
The event is free of charge and open to the public. Following the event, attendees are welcome to join me and others for dinner at Zoe’s Kitchen in Willow Grove. Find more details and RSVP here.
From the event page,
Stoic philosophy — popularized by thinkers such as Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca — addresses topics such as death, meaning, happiness, handling adversity, forming proper judgments about the world, and personal choice/freedom thorough a lens of prioritizing reason and personal aspiration.
Epictetus addresses finding meaning in life through attaining contentment; seeking virtue and applying it; fulfilling roles in which people are placed; casting off unhealthy desires and judgments; and living an examined life.
Join a discussion lead by Justin Vacula, the second in this series, to explore Stoicism and Stoic perspectives on finding meaning in life. Perhaps you too can apply wisdom from the Stoic tradition to enrich your everyday life.
See Epictetus’ ‘Discourses’ which will be referred to in this discussion for supplementary information:
Watch videos about Stoicism on Justin’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/justinvaculaJustin Vacula — writer for justinvacula.com — is a poker player; activist for separation of religion and government who serves as co-organizer and spokesperson for the NEPA Freethought Society; skeptic; outspoken atheist; debater; and public speaker.
He has appeared on and hosted various radio shows and podcasts; participated in formal debates and discussions; was a guest speaker for college-level courses; featured in local, national, and international news; and has been invited to speak at various national, local, and statewide events.
Vacula received bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Psychology, a minor in Professional Writing, and the distinguished W.A. Kilburn Memorial Award for Philosophy from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He is currently enrolled in Marywood University’s graduate-level Mental Health Counseling program and formerly worked for the Arc of Luzerne County’s Transition to Community Employment program as a teacher’s assistant and job coach alongside adult learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities.