Exeter University - Stoic Philosophy Workshop

Featured on the 'Stoicism Today' blog at http://blogs.exeter.ac.uk/stoicismtoday/

A workshop at the University of Exeter on Stoic philosophical therapy and its modern uses where Academics, therapists and others discuss how we can make the ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism a valuable part of psychotherapy and lifestyle guidance today.

The participants are:

Jules Evans, journalist, author of Philosophy as Life (2012).
Gill Garratt, therapist, author of Introducing CBT for Work (forthcoming)
Alexandra Hart, psychotherapist (based in New Zealand)
Tim LeBon: philosophical counsellor/therapist, author of Wise Therapy (2001).
Donald Robertson (cognitive psychotherapist, author of The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, 2010 on Stoicism and CBT)
Jenny Wilks, therapist, linked with the Exeter Mood Disorders Centre.

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[john smith]

imagine 7 billion stoics on earth...the possibilities

[katty6474]

This is a fantastic video. Stoicism has always been attractive to me because of its rather simplistic and effective approach. I've found Stoicism to be very useful in my own life by essentially dividing what is within my control and what is not. Once I accepted that I was unable to completely control external circumstances I have found things much more clear. Although I'm not sure I would have the fortitude Epictetus requires if my family was to suddenly revert to their natural state ;P

[Alexandra Hart]

Fabulous video. Well done all. I'm looking forward to reconnecting and participating more in a couple of months time.



[Alpha Queen]

thanks!

[8e500]

We need a feedback loop for culture that will fix the world.

First it needs dominance, after being formulated

And that comes from being prominent and known, selling and buying the right cultural material. Promoting it

Preaching for the Africans and poor:

I think the solution is STOICISM + prohairesis

OPINIONS?

[Alpha Queen]

thanks

[Donald Robertson]

It took place at the end of November 2012. In 2013 there will probably be another similar event so see the Exeter university Stoicism Today blog for updates.

[Alpha Queen]

when does this take place?