What we’re about
We're building a philosophical community made of rational and compassionate people.
Website: www.losangelesstoics.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/losangelesstoics
Discord invite link: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X
A little more about us: This is a group dedicated to reading and talking about Stoicism — philosophical works by all Stoics from Antiquity to Modernity. The readings and the pace at which we do them will be dictated by the group; the discussions will be primarily 'socratic;' and the atmosphere should be very comfortable and welcoming. We are currently meeting both IN-PERSON and ONLINE via Discord.
The group is continuing their study Margaret Graver's Stoicism and Emotion (2007), which lucidly explains and expands upon the Stoic theory of emotion (https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/S/bo5503948.html). Our primary goal will be to understand this theory and explore its potential strengths and weaknesses. Discussion in between meetings and the meetings themselves take place on the L.A. Stoics Discord.
Please come prepared by doing the reading in advance OR (if you did not do the reading) come and listen respectfully to those that do, asking clarifying questions that will help us get a handle on the reading.
READING
- Chapter 7 ("The Development of Character")
Please contact me (justin@lastoics.com) with your email address if you need a PDF copy of the reading. Otherwise, I encourage you to purchase a text or digital version of the book.
NOTE ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this link to join the group's server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "graver-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. We also have discussions in between meetings in the "#graver-rg" text channel.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Handbook/Enchiridion (Epictetus RG)Link visible for attendees
The "Epictetus Reading Group" meets every Sunday evening at 6-7 p.m.
The meetings usually start with a brief chat among the attendees. Then one or two volunteers will read an entry from Epictetus’ Handbook (a.k.a. Enchiridion) translated by Robin Waterfield [PDF shared on Discord]. Afterwards, we share our impressions: What did Epictetus mean? Do we agree? Why or why not? And, of course, how may Epictetus’ insights help us in our everyday lives? We may read more than one entry per meeting depending on time.
There is no need to prepare or read in advance; the attendees will take turns reading passages and then sharing their thoughts on them.
NOTE ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this link to join the group's server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "epictetus-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. - Stoicism and Emotion CH. 7 (Graver RG)Link visible for attendees
The group is continuing their study Margaret Graver's Stoicism and Emotion (2007), which lucidly explains and expands upon the Stoic theory of emotion (https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/S/bo5503948.html). Our primary goal will be to understand this theory and explore its potential strengths and weaknesses. Discussion in between meetings and the meetings themselves take place on the L.A. Stoics Discord.
Please come prepared by doing the reading in advance OR (if you did not do the reading) come and listen respectfully to those that do, asking clarifying questions that will help us get a handle on the reading.
READING
- Chapter 7 ("The Development of Character")
Please contact me (justin@lastoics.com) with your email address if you need a PDF copy of the reading. Otherwise, I encourage you to purchase a text or digital version of the book.
NOTE ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this link to join the group's server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "graver-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. We also have discussions in between meetings in the "#graver-rg" text channel. - Handbook/Enchiridion (Epictetus RG)Link visible for attendees
The "Epictetus Reading Group" meets every Sunday evening at 6-7 p.m.
The meetings usually start with a brief chat among the attendees. Then one or two volunteers will read an entry from Epictetus’ Handbook (a.k.a. Enchiridion) translated by Robin Waterfield [PDF shared on Discord]. Afterwards, we share our impressions: What did Epictetus mean? Do we agree? Why or why not? And, of course, how may Epictetus’ insights help us in our everyday lives? We may read more than one entry per meeting depending on time.
There is no need to prepare or read in advance; the attendees will take turns reading passages and then sharing their thoughts on them.
NOTE ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this link to join the group's server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "epictetus-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera.