Stony Point Center PC(USA)
*Stoic Camp NY began in 2015. It is led by Greg Lopez and Massimo Pigliucci -- co-authors of A Handbook for New Stoics and Beyond Stoicism.* *RSVP on this page if you're interested in a double room which you'll share with a roommate. To RSVP for a single (no roommates), [go here.](https://www.meetup.com/new-york-city-stoics/events/314240129/)* **RSVPing on Meetup does not guarantee admission** \-\- you're only guaranteed a spot after payment\. Greg will contact you via email for details on how to pay once you RSVP here\. **Theme**: How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic **Brief description**: Throughout history it has always been true that people don’t know as much as they think they do. The ancient Greeks and Romans formulated an approach to life based on this notion. They recognized that adjusting our beliefs to the evidence while keeping in mind that we could be mistaken is the path to a just society—and a happy and meaningful life. Join us in a discussion of Massimo Pigliucci's *How to Be A (Happy) Skeptic*, where he adopts the ancient Roman public advocate, orator, statesman, and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero as a guide to reveal the benefits of cultivating curiosity and doubt in the pursuit of a life worth living. Following Cicero’s life and works, the book explores the foundations for a good life, from how to formulate our values to how to nurture friendships; from being a good citizen and fighting for social justice to handling grief, pain, and even death. Cicero's combination of Skepticism and Stoicism was developed during a time of violence, social upheaval, and political turmoil. Taking a page from Cicero’s book, how can we adopt a practical philosophy of reason and virtue to learn to live well through uncertain times? You can purchase the book here: [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/806907/how-to-be-a-happy-skeptic-by-massimo-pigliucci/](https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/806907/how-to-be-a-happy-skeptic-by-massimo-pigliucci/) *** **Key de
Friday, September 18 · 2:00 PM