Stoic Meditation on Death: Embracing Mortality for a Fuller Life

Stoic Meditation on Death: Embracing Mortality for a Fuller Life

A monthly Stoicism discussion group in which we explore the wisdom and literature of the ancient Stoics for navigating modern everyday life.

By Darren Harper

Date and time

Friday, May 17 · 2 - 3:30pm GMT+1

Location

Stricklandgate House

92 Stricklandgate Kendal LA9 4PU United Kingdom

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About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

What if contemplating our mortality could unlock the key to living a richer, more meaningful life? Join our Stoic Meditation on Death discussion group as we explore this profound question. Discover how embracing the inevitability of death can liberate us from fear, allowing us to truly savour each moment and align our actions with what truly matters. Dive deep into Stoic philosophy with like-minded individuals and embark on a journey towards a fuller, more intentional existence.

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Organized by

Darren Harper

Darren holds a BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing (1st class), a PGCE in Lifelong Learning, and has been an adult education teacher for 10 years. He teaches courses in Philosophy, Literature and Creative Writing at residential colleges across the UK, including Dillington House (Somerset), Higham Hall (Cumbria), Knuston Hall (Northamptonshire) and Marlborough College (Wiltshire), as well study days at various independent libraries including the Birmingham & Midland Institute, the Morrab Library `(Penzance, Cornwall), the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Instituion and the Guidford Institute. You can find out more at darrenharper.net, which includes details of on-line courses as well. Darren has almost completed his first book, Encounters and Reflections: An Introduction to Philosophy, which will be published in 2022.

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