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Epictetus's Stoicism Part 2

Sunday, November 8 · 1:30-3:30 p.m. · The Dixon Gallery and Gardens

1:30-3:30 p.m.
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  • Sunday, November 8 · 1:30-3:30 p.m.
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The Dixon Gallery and Gardens4339 Park Avenue · Memphis, TN · 38117
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Weather permitting, we will gather at the meeting area in the Woodland Garden at the Dixon Galleries and Gardens (see garden map below).

If you have never been to the Dixon before, it is a treat! Admission is free and the garden is spectacular. Please note that this meet-up is NOT affiliated with the Dixon Galleries and Gardens. Before or after our meeting, enjoy the gardens and wonderful exhibits in the gallery, for free. Be sure to bring coffee or tea and snacks!

Join us as we dive deep into the world of Stoic philosophy with the Memphis Stoics. Whether you are a seasoned philosophy enthusiast or simply curious about how ancient wisdom can guide modern living, join us for an afternoon of stimulating conversation, knowledge sharing, and camaraderie as we read and discuss Epictetus's Stoicism, reading to be announced.

Agenda: 1:30pm - 1:45pm: Open discussion, etc.

• Open Q&A and discussion about Stoicism

• Topic introduction

**1:45pm - 3:30pm: Close reading and discussion

• We'll read together and discuss our practical insights.

Advanced Reading: Epictetus's Radical Stoicism Part 1: https://figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/epictetuss-radical-stoicismpart-i Epictetus's Radical Stoicism Part 2: https://figsinwintertime.substack.com/p/epictetuss-radical-stoicismpart-ii?r=7mb5x&utm_medium=ios

Map of the Garden at the Dixon: https://www.dixon.org/map

From Memphis Stoics

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