Past Events

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Stoics Care Conference (April 2022)

The Stoics Care conference was a collaboration between Stoicare, Modern Stoicism, and The Stoic Fellowship, in affiliation with The Aurelius Foundation and Stoics in Action. The event included Stoics from all over the world--scholars, teachers, community volunteers, and people from all walks of life–who are committed to helping others. We learned about the theoretical basis for social and environmental care in Stoicism. We heard practical advice to improve our lives and communities. We experienced a keynote address from Donald Robertson, talks on compassion, sustainability, self care, and more. 

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The entire Stoics Care conference is available for viewing on the Modern Stoicism YouTube channel.

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Conference Program

 

10:00     Brittany Polat & Adam Piercey - Welcome & Introduction

 

10:15     Will Johncock - Caring for the Self by Caring for Others

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10:45     Meredith Kunz - Compassionate Stoicism

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11:15     Quick Shares 

Short presentations from Stoics in all walks of life who care for others in a personal or professional role. Areas of interest include the legal profession, prison work, parenting, teaching, mentoring, volunteering, and neurodiversity.

• Andy Small - prison work 

• David Press - neurodiversity

• Kellys Rodriguez - community volunteering

• Kevin Murphy - legal profession 

• Leah Goldrick - parenting

• Nona Maiorano - mentoring

• Ryan Racine - teaching 

 

12:00     StoicDan - Guided Meditation

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12:15     Kai Whiting - The Environment as a Circle of Concern

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12:45     Paul Wilson - Stoic Self Care: Using Ancient Philosophy to Boost Your Wellbeing

1:30       Donald Robertson (Keynote) - Stoicism, Love, & Friendship

2:15       Brittany Polat & Adam Piercey - Closing

 

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