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NEW: The Verissimus Graphic Novel

Our new book about the life and Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius is finally here! Hi everyone, We’re delighted to announce that our new graphic novel, Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, is now available for preorder, in both ebook and hardback formats. It can be a clever move to…

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·4 days ago

Marcus Aurelius on Socrates

What the Stoic Emperor Learned from the Athenian Philosopher — In 175 AD, probably for the first time in his life, in his mid-fifties, the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, set foot in Athens. It was in fact a pilgrimage for him. During of the “War of Many Nations” he’d been fighting along the Danube frontier, he had taken a sacred…

Socrates

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·Jun 22

Our Latest Stoicism News

Hello everyone, and thanks for following us on Medium. There’s been a lot happening recently, so just wanted to send a quick update. Verissimus, Graphic Novel First of all, our graphic novel, Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, is now available for preorder from all good book stores, and will be published…

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Published in Stoicism — Philosophy as a Way of Life

·Jun 19

Stoicism for Children

How can we teach our kids some Stoic philosophy? — Stoicism has exploded in popularity over the past couple of decades. One of the questions I’m now asked most frequently, by teachers and parents, is whether there are any good resources available to help kids learn about Stoic philosophy. The answer is YES, although you may need helping finding them. …

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·Apr 10

Stoicism at Plato’s Academy

A Walk in the Park of Philosophy at Athens — The name “Academy” is most commonly associated with the home of Platonic philosophy but the same location, in Athens, also plays a part in the history of Stoic philosophy. Zeno of Citium studied at the Platonic school in the Academy for at least a decade before founding his own Stoic…

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·Mar 26

Invitation: Plato’s Academy Centre Virtual Conference

Hi everyone, I’m delighted to announce that the Plato’s Academy Centre will be holding its inaugural conference online on 21st May, to commemorate the birthday of Plato. We have an amazing program of speakers for you, including leading experts on Greek philosophy, including Plato, Aristotle, Epicureanism, and Stoicism. Everyone is…

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·Jan 8

Announcing: Plato’s Academy Centre Email Course and Community

We’re delighted to announce that the Plato’s Academy Centre has now published its brand new email course on the Socratic Method. You can enroll today completely free of charge! Enroll Now This course consists of six weekly emails, which contain lessons on the use of the Socratic Method of Questioning and critical thinking skills. It’s designed to help you learn how to think like a Greek philosopher, and will contribute to the virtual community we’re building for the Plato’s Academy Centre. You can learn more about the project on our website. Please feel free to share the link on social media.

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Announcing: Plato’s Academy Centre Email Course and Community

We’re delighted to announce that the Plato’s Academy Centre has now published its brand new email course on the Socratic Method. You can enroll today completely free of charge!

Enroll Now

This course consists of six weekly emails, which contain lessons on the use of the Socratic Method of Questioning and critical thinking skills. It’s designed to help you learn how to think like a Greek philosopher, and will contribute to the virtual community we’re building for the Plato’s Academy Centre. You can learn more about the project on our website. Please feel free to share the link on social media.

We’ve also just launched our new Facebook community for the Plato’s Academy Centre, which you’re welcome to join.

Hope you enjoy and please let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,

Donald Robertson

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·Dec 24, 2021

Introducing the Plato’s Academy Centre

Merry Christmas, everyone! I’ve just recorded a Facebook Live video explaining the new Plato’s Academy Centre project. Watch the Video on Facebook I’ve also reproduced the full text below for anyone who doesn’t use Facebook, though. Please share and comment online to help us spread the word. Transcript Hello my name…

Stoicism

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·Nov 30, 2021

The Honor of a Nation

A Case for Stoicism in Foreign Policy — by Michael “Mick” Patrick Mulroy, Adam Piercey, and Donald J. Robertson George Washington was influenced by Stoicism. He was so fond of the Stoic philosopher and Roman statesman, Cato the Younger, that he actually arranged for a play about him to be performed for his soldiers before the battle of…

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·Oct 2, 2021

Join me for Stoicon 2021

Please join me for Stoicon 2021, the 9th Annual International Modern Stoicism Conference, which will be held online on Saturday, October 9th, 2021. We’re making Stoic philosophy accessible to everyone by highlighting its practical relevance to the everyday challenges people today face in their lives. And we’re making this event accessible to all by hosting it virtually, globally, and with an optional donation. If you haven’t already reserved your ticket, be sure to register soon. All are welcome!

Stoicism

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Join me for Stoicon 2021

Please join me for Stoicon 2021, the 9th Annual International Modern Stoicism Conference, which will be held online on Saturday, October 9th, 2021.

We’re making Stoic philosophy accessible to everyone by highlighting its practical relevance to the everyday challenges people today face in their lives. And we’re making this event accessible to all by hosting it virtually, globally, and with an optional donation. If you haven’t already reserved your ticket, be sure to register soon. All are welcome!

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Look forward to seeing you there!

Donald Robertson