What, exactly, is a philosophy of life? Who needs it, and why? In this talk I

answer these questions beginning with a story that happened 23 centuries ago,

and which resulted in the articulation of one of the most influential philosophies

of antiquity, Stoicism. That philosophy is experiencing a comeback in the 21st century, for the simple reasons that it resonates with fundamentals of the human condition, and that it works in practice. We will see how Stoicism can offer a compass to navigate life, to set priorities for what is important, to become better citizens of the world, and even to prepare ourselves for the most difficult test of our character: our own demise at the end of our life.

Stoicism as a Personal Philosophy of Life

SpeakerProfessor Massimo Pigliucci,

The Graduate Center, CUNY

April 10, 2019 3:00-5:00 p.m. Costello Room, Alumni Center

Mary Lou Littlefield Speaker Series in Philosophy and Ethics presents

Hosted by the Philosophy Department and Phi Sigma Tau

The Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni & Visitor Center is located on the corner of Grant Street and Rockwell Road