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Liberal Arts Discussion

  • Kibbitznest, Inc 2212 North Clybourn Avenue Chicago, IL, 60614 United States (map)

Joins us for a discussion

led by David Shiner, PhD

from

The University of Chicago Graham School on,

The Stoic Approach to Happiness

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Given how the word "stoic" is used nowadays, it might come as a surprise that the ancient Stoics believed that the goal of human life was to be happy. Their conception of happiness however, differed significantly from many if not most present-day views on the subject. This talk will focus on who the Stoics were, what they meant by happiness, and how they thought happiness could be achieved. Time permitting, reference will be made to several contemporary Stoics.

Free event but reservations are strongly encouraged as space is limited Reservations are limited to 4 people and the names and email addresses must be included in the RSVP. To reserve your spot, please email: info@kibbitznest.org


David Shiner, PhD was for 40 years a member of the faculty at Shimer College, where he taught all 16 of the required courses and a number of electives. Since his retirement from Shimer in 2017, he has taught in the Basic Program at the University of Chicago. He holds a PhD in Philosophy and has written and lectured on a wide variety of topics.

Licensed Image: Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, Rome, anonymous unknown author, Zanner, Public Domain via WikiMedia Commons

Source:: https://graham.uchicago.edu

Earlier Event: March 5
Liberal Arts Discussion
Later Event: April 9
Jeffersonian Dinner