Ancient Antidotes: Stoic and Buddhist Lessons for Our Economic Crisis
In this presentation, Stephen Asma explores the central ideas of Stoic and Buddhist philosophy. He explains how these similar ancient ideas, from the East and West, can help us weather tough economic times. Participants will learn practical ideals from the likes of Seneca, Epictetus, and Gotama Siddhartha.
Stephen Asma is a Professor Philosophy at Columbia College Chicago, where he holds the title of Distinguished Scholar. He also holds a PhD in Philosophy and has authored six books. Asma is also interested in Buddhism and Confucianism and has taught a Buddhist Philosophy course at the Buddhist Institute in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and has research Asian philosophies in Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Laos.
