Stoicism

[close] Welcome to Matthew P. Calder’s Book Club! I’m excited to invite you on a personal and philosophical journey through our new book club. Together, we’ll explore a wide range of themes, including philosophy, personal growth, history, and how we navigate the complexities of our world. Every two weeks, I’ll introduce a new book for us to read and discuss, starting on October 14th. This book club is open to everyone, and you’re welcome to participate however it suits you—join in for every book or move in and out as you like. We’ll have discussions on Reddit and share updates on Instagram, so feel free to connect with us there: • Join the discussion on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JourneyofThought/s/vXomVL2xSq • Follow updates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAydM-ZxlTK/?igsh=MXRtcjI5NTU3bTdqdQ== Let’s learn, grow, and explore together. I look forward to seeing you on this journey!

[close] This group is for readers, writers, and thinkers who believe the stories we tell—and the ones we’ve forgotten—shape the world we live in. We gather to explore erased histories, challenge limiting narratives, and reimagine what equality truly means. At the heart of this group is a living philosophy: Equality Without Distinction The belief that every contribution holds value—not because of a person’s gender, background, or status, but because of what they bring to the table. It’s not about labels. It’s about contribution. We’re not here to tick boxes or flatten differences. We’re here to rethink the systems that still define people by categories rather than capabilities. We look at the past not just to learn, but to ask better questions: What was lost when balance gave way to hierarchy? Whose voices were buried beneath the dominant story? What would it look like to build a future that honours every contribution? If you’re tired of shallow conversations about progress… If you’re curious about what equality can be beyond quotas and tokenism… If you believe real change starts with honest, thoughtful discussion… Welcome. The next chapter is ours to write—together.

[close] A book club that will center its readings around philosophy, politics, psychology, business and economic theory, Christian literature, and history in general.

[close] A book club on ancient and modern texts discussing the Greco-Roman philosophy of Stoicism and its contemporary applications in daily life.