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Philosophy for Life

A friendly reading and discussion group at the library, exploring big ideas about how we live and what we value.

Why do we believe that success means constant hustle, that more is always better, or that everyone must go it alone? What other ways of thinking might help us make sense of everyday life?

Together, we’ll read accessible texts from different philosophical traditions and enjoy open, respectful conversations about the assumptions shaping our world.

Open to adults and young adults. No background in philosophy required—just curiosity and a willingness to talk and listen.

We’ll read the following books:

• Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life by Emily A. Austin
• A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine
• Choosing Freedom: A Kantian Guide to Life by Karen Stohr
• On Being and Becoming: an Existentialist Approach to Life by Jennifer Anna Gosetti-Ferencei
• Blooming in the Ruins: How Mexican Philosophy Can Guide Us Toward the Good Life by Carlos Alberto Sánchez

We’ll meet every first and third Sunday at the Rinconada Library from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM.

The first meeting is on Sunday, August 16^th.