Stoicism and the News: Navigating the Daily Apocalypse

Date

Thursday 26th September 2024. 1pm until 3pm

Venue

Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL

Fee

£16 [or pay what you can afford]

Description

Have you ever thought of the news as being more of a ‘daily apocalypse’ than an informed and evaluative reflection of the world? In this half-day course, we will discover how Stoic principles can help us to navigate today's news landscape with critical thinking and considered responses. Through lectures, analysis of actual news items, and group discussions, we’ll gain insights into recognising biases, considering other perspectives, and empowering ourselves to approach news media with clarity and resilience.

Booking

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The Stoic Mindset: Cultivating Courage [workshop]

Date

Thursday 24th October 2024. 1pm until 3pm

Venue

Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL

Fee

£16 [or pay what you can afford]

Description

What does Courage mean to you? Is it something we are born with, or is it something we can nurture? Courage was one of the four cardinal virtues for the ancient Stoics, and its cultivation was an essential part of the Stoic path. In this half-day course, we will contemplate, through discussion and guided meditation, our understanding of Courage, we will consider what it meant to the ancient Stoics, and then we will explore ways in which we can cultivate it for modern living.

Booking

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The Stoic Mindset: Radical Moderation [workshop]

Date

Thursday 14th November 2024. 1pm until 3pm

Venue

Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL

Fee

£16 [or pay what you can afford]

Description

What does Temperance mean to you? Is it something we are born with, or is it something we can nurture? Temperance was one of the four cardinal virtues for the ancient Stoics, and its cultivation was an essential part of the Stoic path. In this half-day course, we will contemplate, through discussion and guided meditation, our understanding of Temperance, we will consider what it meant to the ancient Stoics, and then we will explore ways in which we can cultivate it for modern living.

Booking

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The Stoic Mindset: Justice as Kindness [workshop]

Date

Thursday 20th March 2025. 1pm until 3pm

Venue

Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL

Fee

£16 [or pay what you can afford]

Description

What does Justice mean to you? Is it something we are born with, or is it something we can nurture? Justice was one of the four cardinal virtues for the ancient Stoics, and its cultivation was an essential part of the Stoic path. In this half-day course, we will contemplate, through discussion and guided meditation, our understanding of Justice, we will consider what it meant to the ancient Stoics, and then we will explore ways in which we can cultivate it for modern living.

Booking

To book a place on this discussion group, you can either use the 'Book' button to take you to eventbrite, or email darrenharper.esq@gmail.com

The Stoic Mindset: In Search of Wisdom [workshop]

Date

Thursday 10th April 2025. 1pm until 3pm

Venue

Jesmond Library, St George's Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL

Fee

£16 [or pay what you can afford]

Description

What does Wisdom mean to you? Is it something we are born with, or is it something we can nurture? Wisdom was one of the four cardinal virtues for the ancient Stoics, and its cultivation was an essential part of the Stoic path. In this half-day course, we will contemplate, through discussion and guided meditation, our understanding of Wisdom, we will consider what it meant to the ancient Stoics, and then we will explore ways in which we can cultivate it for modern living.

Booking

To book a place on this discussion group, you can either use the 'Book' button to take you to eventbrite, or email darrenharper.esq@gmail.com