HRG Events 2024/2025
Donald Robertson
The Psychology of Stoicism
Thursday January 30, 2025 6:00 P.M.
SoCA Armouries Performance Hall 37 University Ave East
Donald Robertson is an author and former cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, who was born in Scotland but now lives in Canada and Greece. He is one of the founders of the Modern Stoicism nonprofit and the founder and president of the Plato's Academy Centre nonprofit in Athens. He is the author of seven books on philosophy and psychotherapy, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and, more recently, How to Think Like Socrates.
The Psychology of Stoicism
What can we learn about self-improvement, or even psychotherapy, from the writings of ancient Stoics, such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius? Robertson will explore parallels between ancient philosophy and modern psychotherapy, in terms of both theory and practive. He will also discuss ways in which Stoic philosophy can help us today through the use of specific psychological exercises derived from ancient texts. He will also discuss ways in which Stoicism has been appropriated and misinterpreted by some modern influencers.
The Venue
HRG attendees may enter the Armouries at 37 University Ave East, through the front doors on University Avenue, or the side doors on the southeast side of the building on Freedom Way. The Freedom Way entrance is the entry closest to the Performance Hall where the events are held.
Parking
This parking map shows the Armouries and the surrounding parking options.
Some other details:
1. Street meters are free after 6 pm so HRG attendees only need to pay a meter for the first hour.
2. There is a Scotiabank lot on the southern end of the building. (it is only available when the attendant is present, but may be an option when attended.)
3. The St. Alphonsus Lot, located a block southeast of the southern end of the Armouries, across from Tim Horton's, offers three-hour parking during the day and a special $3 rate after 6 pm.