Stoicism in Lockdown | Massimo Pigliucci
What can an ancient philosophy teach us about the pandemic?
Join us on 30 Jul 2021, 7:30 pm as we talk Stoicism with Massimo Pigliucci (@mpigliucci). Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that’s helped the greatest founders and leaders navigate the challenges of life.
The event will cover:
A brief history of Stoicism
Links to Indian philosophy
Why Stoicism is popular among entrepreneurs and business leaders
Lessons for the pandemic – overcoming tragedy, economic loss, anxiety, and maintaining discipline in rituals
How to practice – with resources in post-notes
Q&A – pre-recorded
Who should attend:
Entrepreneurs, future entrepreneurs, and investors, for practical wisdom
Business leaders, to build resilience in their teams
Those who are recovering from pandemic-induced tragedy
Those who want to get their pre-pandemic routines back-on-track
Readers interested in philosophy
Bonus: 10 lucky people who attend the event will receive a book on Stoicism to put their learnings into practice!
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Good to watch before attending:
TED-Ed: The philosophy of Stoicism - Massimo Pigliucci – 6m+ views
Stoicism as a philosophy for an ordinary life | Massimo Pigliucci | TEDxAthens – 1m+ views
About Massimo Pigliucci:
Massimo Pigliucci is the K. D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of biology, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. He has published in international outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Philosophy Now, and The Philosopher’s Magazine, among others.