Stoicism and Peace
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, PhiladelphiaHugh Taft-Morales, Leader Philadelphia Ethical Society For more than a decade, Hugh has served on the core team of Peace Day Philly. This small, dedicated organization stresses the connection between inner and outer peace: a relationship also expressed in the philosophy of Stoicism. In this talk, Hugh will describe how Stoicism helps us nurture a [...]
Seminar: Ethical Culture and Stoicism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, PhiladelphiaThe Philadelphia Ethical Society and Philadelphia Stoa will host a series of four seminars exploring the similarities between Stoicism and Ethical Culture. Both philosophies emphasize human dignity, rationality, and lifelong moral development. Both advocate for individual and social responsibility through universal ethical principles. By rejecting materialism, they prioritize personal and societal growth through virtuous living. [...]