Philosophy as a Way of Life: The Socratic Way

Join us for the second in a series of events designed to explore **how philosophy can move beyond abstract theories and intellectual banter in order to become a powerful force that can transform our lives**.

Above all else, Socrates sought to convince his fellow Athenians that they should **care for their souls above all other pursuits and believed that philosophy was our best means of cultivating that care**. In this spirit, these events will not simply be discussion groups nor will they take the form of a lecture, but instead will serve as **a community of philosophical practice**. Their purpose is **not to imitate the personality of Socrates, but to cultivate the capacities that allowed him to live wisely**.

Each meeting will follow a similar structure:

* **Meditative Practice & Check-in**: a moment to catch our breath, access the present moment, and briefly share where we’re at.
* **Socratic Dialogue**: discussion of a core philosophical concept utilizing the Socratic method
* **Socratic Practice**: a specific practice aimed at developing our intellectual humility and character.
* **Closing Reflection**: We’ll ask ourselves what insights we’ve gained and how we can apply them to our lives.

It's **highly encouraged to arrive on time**, but if you must arrive later then please be considerate as you enter. It could also be useful to **bring a water bottle** and **a mat to sit on** just to make sure you’re comfortable.

**If you need to cancel, please do so more than a few days before and change your attendance status** before the day of to be considerate both of the host's effort and also others who would like to attend. Repeated last minute cancelations or no-shows will result in your being placed in the waiting list for future events.