Wisdom Unlocked is hosting a digital event on Justice in the Cosmopolis – Stoicism in Prisons.
Dr Kai Whiting and Santara Gonzalez are committed to taking Stoicism into the world, including some of its darkest corners, where people need it the most. With this aim in mind, they co-founded the non-profit organisation Wisdom Unlocked. In 2023 they will be taking Stoic teachings into US women’s prisons so that some of America’s most vulnerable people, including those in solitary confinement, can have their lives enriched by Stoic wisdom.
In order to raise funds for this endeavour, Wisdom Unlocked have teamed up with Tanner Campbell’s Practical Stoicism podcast to deliver a half-day live online event on Stoicism and justice. Speakers/panel members include Prof Chris Gill (University of Exeter), Chris Fisher (College of Stoic Philosophers), Prof William Stephens (Creighton College), Dr Will Johncock (UNSW), Brittany Polat (Founder of Stoicare) and Santara Gonzalez (Co-Founder of Wisdom Unlocked).
The event takes place on the 12th February 2023 and can be accessed here: https://as.wisdomunlocked.org
Event access is by donation only, starting at a minimum of 2 USD.
Full schedule:
14:00
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
14:15
STOICISM: CALLED TO CARE
Brittany Polat, “Journal Like a Stoic”
14:45
STOICISM: PRACTICAL OVER POPULAR
Tanner Campbell, Host, Practical Stoicism Podcast
15:15
STOIC JUST WAR THEORY
Dr. Leonidas Konstantakos, FIU
15:45
BREAK
16:00
JUSTICE PANEL
Dr. Will Johncock, University of New South Wales
Chris Fisher, Scholarch, College of Stoic Philosophers
Professor William Stephens, Creighton University
Professor Christopher Gill, University of Exeter
Dr. Kai Whiting, Catholic University of Louvain
17:00
BREAK
17:15
STOIC CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
John C., Correctional Officer
17:30
SHOULD WE BE CYNICAL ABOUT JUSTICE?
Eric DeMott, Host, Practical Cynicism Podcast
18:00
CIRCLES NOT BOXES
Santara Gonzales, Executive Director of Wisdom Unlocked
18:30
THANKS AND CLOSING REMARKS
* Times are in US Eastern Time, GMT-5
