The Whiteside Forum has rescheduled their book discussion of Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living, for Sunday March 2, 2025, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 2:00. The discussion will be led by Dr. Jessa Roisen, Professor of Philosophy at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA. Learn what a “good” life is and how to live it. Even if you have not read the book, please join us. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information about this event or The Whiteside Forum, contact Marc Adami by text at 815-718-5347 or email marcadami53@gmail.com.
Dr. Roisen regularly teaches Ethics, Applied Ethics, and Conflict Analysis for the Philosophy Department. She is a Certified Mediator. In addition to philosophy, Dr. Roisen also teaches courses on Equity and Ethics for the Master of Public Health program. She has particular interest in Justice and Peace issues. Her classes are oriented around providing practical applications of theoretical concepts.
Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living is described as the first, clear, and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca. Stoicism, the most influential philosophy of the Roman Empire, offers refreshingly modern ways to strengthen our inner character, in the face of an unpredictable world.
Widely recognized as the most talented and humane writer of the Stoic tradition, Seneca teaches us to live with freedom and purpose. His most enduring work, over a hundred “Letters from a Stoic” written to a close friend, explains how to
• handle adversity
• overcome grief, anxiety, and anger
• transform setbacks into opportunities for growth
• recognize the true nature of friendship.