Whiteside Forum to offer book discussion Feb. 23

MORRISON – The Whiteside Forum will host a book discussion of “Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living” by David Fideler at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St.

The discussion will be led by Dr. Jessica Rosien, a professor of philosophy at St. Ambrose University.

Roisen teaches ethics, applied ethics and conflict analysis for the philosophy department, and she also is a certified mediator.

According to a news release issued by Marc Adami, the book is described as the first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca.

“Stoicism, the most influential philosophy of the Roman Empire, offers refreshingly modern ways to strengthen our inner character in the face of an unpredictable world,” Adami said in the release. “Widely recognized as the most talented and humane writer of the Stoic tradition, Seneca teaches us to live with freedom and purpose. His most enduring work, over a hundred “Letters from a Stoic” written to a close friend, explains how to handle adversity; overcome grief, anxiety and anger; transform setbacks into opportunities for growth; and recognize the true nature of friendship.”

For more information about this event or the Whiteside Forum, contact Adami at 815-718-5347 or marcadami53@gmail.com.

The Whiteside Forum, established in 1985, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit community group that sponsors presentations and discussions on issues of importance and interest to the public. Issues chosen for conferences have an international dimension as well as local interest and importance. The organization is supported entirely by individual, special and business contributions, and all events are free and open to the public.