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Get acquainted with Epictetus; the Stoic teacher and former slave, to explore all facets of control.
In this practical philosophy course tutor Darren Harper will help you get acquainted with Epictetus; the Stoic teacher and former slave, explore what is within our control and what is beyond our control and consider whether or not we can control the actions of others. Lastly, you will contemplate whether awareness of the limits of control can help you attain serenity.
This course is suitable for beginners.
Stoicism and the Art of Living will run from 10am until 4pm and includes refreshments throughout the day including fresh coffee, teas and a light lunch.
Timetable:
10am Session 1 – Introduction and Epictetus
11.10am Break
11.20 Session 2 – What is ‘In Our Power’
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Session 3 – Acting ‘With Reservation’
2.40pm Break
2.50pm Session 4 – Stoic Exercises and Conclusion
4pm Finish
Everything will be provided, please just bring a pen.
The workshop takes place in the Ground Floor Drawing Room. There is a flight of stairs from the main entrance with a stair lift.
Please note our cancellation policy.
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. In addition to Shambellie House, he also teaches residential courses at Dillington House (Somerset), Higham Hall (Cumbria), Knuston Hall (Northamptonshire) and Marlborough College (Wiltshire), as well study days at various independent libraries throughout the UK. You can find out more at darrenharper.net. Darren has almost completed his first book, Encounters and Reflections: An Introduction to Philosophy, which will be published in 2022.
