The Stoic Student Association at UMass Amherst is a student-run organization that aims to promote the study and practice of Stoicism on campus. We are a group of students who are interested in learning more about Stoicism and how it can help us live a better life. We welcome anyone who is interested in learning more about Stoic philosophy. Feel free to check out HISTORY to gain a brief introduction to the philsophy or TEACHERS to learn more about specific philsophers that the club uses for inspiration of meeting ideas.
The Stoic Student Association's mission is to educate the public on the lessons of Stoic philosophy and encourage the practical application of the teachings of philosophers from the Hellenistic to Roman Empires and beyond. In one meeting, we aim to discuss a particular Stoic lesson by engaging in discussion, sharing thoughts and experiences, and molding the idea to work in the modern world. Anybody is welcome to learn more about these teachings and provide insightful conversation to all members of the club. Ultimately, these Stoic teachings were developed thousands of years ago, and therefore a very important process for all members will be deciding how to interpret and practice them in the modern era.
