Stoicism & Emotions: Passions Bad and Good

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Nov 02 2023

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Simon Drew

Australian poet, musician & philosopher based in Southern California. Published author, philosophical mentor and co-founder of The Walled Garden Philosophical Society.

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What is the role of emotions in Stoic philosophy? How should we come to understand and manage our own emotions? Is there such a thing as “good” and “bad” emotions? Join Judith Stove, Matthew Sharpe, William O. Stephens for a conversation on these questions and more.

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