"Travels with Epicurus"

PLEASE RSVP VIA ORLANDO STOICS LINK BELOW https://www.meetup.com/orlando-stoics/ **ORLANDO STOICS, "TRAVELS WITH EPICURUS"** **DETAILS:** This is our Friday night series starting on 11/28/2025. Join us as we read Daniel Klein’s book, “Travels with Epicurus.” We will accompany the then 73-year old author on his travels to the Greek island of Hydra where he seeks the answer to aging happily. His quest leads him to focus on the teachings and inspiring life of Epicurus. Along the way, the author also explores the wisdom of Stoicism, Bertrand Russell, Eric Erikson, Aristotle, William James, and others. Is Aristotelian old-age grumpiness the most personally honest way to go? Is Stoicism more about denying rather than transcending pain? Are the best years of our lives in our old age? Join us as we explore these questions and read one of NPR’s best books of 2012, a UK Sunday Times Bestseller, and a book the UK’s Daily Telegraph coined “wry, whimsical, amusing, and intelligent.” **SCHEDULE** 11-28-2025 Prologue and Chap. 1 12-5-2025 Chap. 2 12-12-2025 Chap. 3 12-19-2025 Chap 4 12-26-2025 Chap. 5 1-2-2026 Chap. 6 1-9-2026 Chap 7 and Epilogue **READING MATERIALS:** The book is available on Amazon and at other booksellers in audio, paperback, and Kindle. Reading in advance is optional. We will collect highlights from each part of the book in an outline for the meeting. [https://www.amazon.com/Travels-Epicurus-Journey-Island-Fulfilled/dp/0143126628](https://www.amazon.com/Travels-Epicurus-Journey-Island-Fulfilled/dp/0143126628) **MEETING TIME (USA)**: Conversion tool for our international friends: [www.worldtimebuddy.com](http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/) 7:00PM Eastern 6:00PM Central 5:00PM Mountain 4:00PM Pacific In general, Stoicism teaches us how to handle difficult people and events, how to avoid anger and worry, and to use moderation in life overall. We will discuss how Stoic practice can lead to a meaningful and fulfilling life. Our group enjoys open-minded, respectful conversations on Stoicism and how it relates to science, culture, philosophy, history, other belief systems, and pop culture (books and movies). If we differ in our opinions, then "we agree to disagree". The long-term goal is to improve our minds via group discussions. Our group does NOT discuss religion or politics. This event is free and open to the public.