How to be Stoic in Chaotic Times: Brigid Delaney in Conversation
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In her bestselling book Reasons Not to Worry, Brigid Delaney guides readers through the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. In this special Newcastle Writers Festival event, she’ll share how to apply its teachings to our lives in a way that allows us to regain a sense of agency and calm.
Greek and Roman philosophers from the Stoic tradition believed the key to a good life was to stop chasing happiness and start cultivating contentment.
Hosted by Kate Mildenhall.
About the Author
Brigid Delaney is a journalist for The Guardian, and writes a popular weekly column, 'Brigid Delaney's Diary', that is widely read in Australia, the US and the UK. She is the author of four books: THIS RESTLESS LIFE, WILD THINGS, WELLMANIA and REASONS NOT TO WORRY. Wellmania was also published in the UK, Canada, the US and France. She was the co-founder of the Mercy Campaign - an anti-death penalty movement - and the co-creator of the Netflix TV comedy Wellmania.
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