Transforming Negative Emotions Stoically: Turning Passion into Virtue

Transforming Negative Emotions Stoically: Turning Passion into Virtue

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

Thursday, May 16 · 7:30 - 8:30pm GMT+1

Location

Morton Community Centre

Wigton Road Carlisle CA2 6JP United Kingdom

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About this event

  • 1 hour

Ever wondered how to harness the power of negative emotions for personal growth? Join our discussion group as we consider whether anger, fear, and sorrow are obstacles or opportunities? We’ll delve into Stoic philosophy's transformative approach, learning to navigate, understand, and transmute emotions into virtuous action. Let's embark on a journey together, unraveling the Stoic secrets that turn the storms within us into the virtues that lead to a more fulfilled and resilient life.

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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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