What is Beyond Stoicism with Greg Lopez and Massimo Pigliucci
This event, part of the 'Conversations with Modern Stoicism' series, was a Zoom call that brought together participants from around the world to learn and interact with each other in their pursuit of a good life. Are you curious about Stoicism and want to explore what lies beyond? Join Gregory Lopez and Massimo Pigliucci as they discuss their book (authored with Meredith Alexander Kunz), Beyond Stoicism. Discover ancient wisdom: Learn about a range of Greco-Roman philosophies, each offering unique insights into living a good life. Navigate the "Ports" of Philosophy: Pleasure, Character/Virtue, and Doubt. Explore schools like Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Skepticism. Should you mix and match philosophies? Lopez and Pigliucci discuss the pros and cons of eclecticism, helping you decide if combining different approaches is right for you. Whether you're a seasoned Stoic or just beginning your philosophical journey, this video offers valuable perspectives on how to live a more fulfilling life. About our Presenters Gregory Lopez Practicing secular Buddhist and Stoic Founder and facilitator of the New York City Stoics meetup Co-host of Stoic Camp New York Co-Founder of the Stoic Fellowship Co-organizer of STOICON 2016 Member of the Advisory Board of Modern Stoicism Contributor to Stoicism Today Co-author with Massimo Pigliucci of the Handbook for New Stoics Co-author, with Massimo Pigliucci and Meredith Kunz of Beyond Stoicism. Professional and academic background in pharmacy More at https://greglopez.me/ Massimo Pigliucci Massimo Pigliucci is an author, blogger, podcaster, as well as the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His academic work is in evolutionary biology, philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophy. Massimo publishes a regular column in Philosophy Now entitled “The Art of Living.” His books include How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books) and Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press). Massimo’s forthcoming book is Beyond Stoicism: A Guide to the Good Life with Stoics, Skeptics, Epicureans, and Other Ancient Philosophers (The Experiment). https://massimopigliucci.org/ Beyond Stoicism US: https://theexperimentpublishing.com/c... Live Like a Philosopher UK: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/mas... About Conversations Conversations with Modern Stoicism is an interactive virtual gathering that provides an opportunity for Stoics around the world to connect, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue with each other. The events feature a presentation from a respected speaker followed by multiple rounds of audience conversations via the Breakout Rooms feature in Zoom. The events are lively, engaging opportunities to collaborate with others as you pursue your journey into philosophical Stoicism. You can generally find out about upcoming events on the Modern Stoicism website. Sign up for email notifications of upcoming events. https://modernstoicism.com/ You can support Modern Stoicism here: / modernstoicism
