October 2021 - Page 2 of 11

Eve Riches On Stoic Self-Care And The Power Of Different Perspectives

One of the many fascinating aspects of Stoicism is the path that each person takes to finding it. For Eve Riches, it was a gradual process that eventually influenced her psychology work and led her towards being a big part of Modern Stoicism and The Aurelius Foundation.

Stoic Athenaeum chatted to Eve about her Stoic experiences, the importance of bringing different perspectives into philosophy and the Stoicare project aimed at helping caregivers.

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Stoic Entry 6

Embrace the role you’ve been given today
Act appropriately with courage, wisdom, justice and self-control
Stand your ground in the face of ignorant people
Forgive them, work harder to understand them
That choice lies with you and only you

Delving Into The Life Of A Young Socrates With Dr Armand D’Angour

Socrates is one of history’s greatest philosophers, influencing countless generations that came after him. Many scholars and academics have analysed his life, unearthing new dimensions of the man and Dr Armand D’Angour has provided one of the most vivid depictions of Socrates in recent memory.

The author of Socrates In Love: The Making Of A Philosopher, D’Angour shares his thoughts on a young Socrates, how he brings philosophy into his role as a Professor of Classics and more in this wonderful interview with Stoic Athenaeum.

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Stoic Entry 5

So you’ve found yourself back to square one
That’s okay
You’ve been here before
That’s okay
What was given has now been returned
Use the opportunity to grow
To rise to the next level
To forge your character in the fires of adversity
And come back stronger