Above All Be Good - A Stoic Book Signing

4001 North Ravenswood Avenue,Chicago IL 60613

23 October, 2021

Description

Join us in our celebration of Stoic Week 2021, as we launch the book 'Above All Be Good' - The story of the Stoics and their teachings. The pursuit of wisdom and the good life runs like a thread throughout the history of humanity. Among the many groups and individuals who have attempted to teach a natural philosophy of living, the Stoics stand out both for their persistence and perseverance as a philosophy school, and for their influence on the history of humanity. We all want to live a good life, but while many of us accept the ready made answers our society, education and media offer – the Stoics believed that the real answer to the question of the good life must pass through the use of our own reason, which should not be confused with the intellect. Stoicism developed in times in which people were losing touch with metaphysical values and the wisdom of the ancients. Today, with the disintegration of the moral traditions of our cultures, we are seeking answers as well, a wise way of life in a chaotic world. The pragmatic teachings of the Stoics find a listening ear among contemporary seekers, as they come from a time very similar to our own. From Zeno, an eclectic philosopher who taught in the Stoa of Athens, to Marcus Aurelius, the great philosopher king who left his thoughts to posterity, this is the story of the Stoics and their teachings. About the Author: Gilad Sommer is the current director of the Chicago chapter of the New Acropolis international school of philosohy and the founder of the Israeli Tristan institute of performing arts. For the last 15 years he has been devoted to the teaching of philosophy as a way of life, through lectures, workshops and seminars on various topics ranging from Stoicism to classical music. His writings have been published on idealist.org, Medium and the New Acropolis Library, among others, as well as on websites and publications in other languages. Join us for a toast, book readings by the author, and a discussion as we launch the book Above All Be Good, on Saturday October 23rd, at 6 PM, at the New Acropolis School in Chicago - 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave. suite 204B. - Copies will be available for sale. - The author will sign copies of his book. - Light refreshments and wine will be served. New Acropolis Chicago is a 501(c)3 non profit organization promoting the spirit of unity, comparative investigation and self-realization through philosophical studies, cultural events and volunteering opportunities. New Acropolis' program of studies covers a wide range of cultural themes, and emphasizes the practical, modern-day application of philosophy.