Should we complement Stoicism with Aristotle’s philosophy?

At our last meeting, we explored Seneca’s On Anger and found ourselves often reflecting on Aristotle’s perspective on the same theme. As always, we asked what you’d like to discuss next, and one suggestion stood out: “Should we complement Stoicism with Aristotle’s philosophy?” If you search online, you’ll often find comparisons framed as Aristotle vs. Stoicism, which is better, which is more useful. But we feel that misses the point. Philosophy isn’t a competition; it’s a toolkit. As Epictetus reminded us: “Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.” And Aristotle himself said: “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Our aim is not to choose sides, but to ask: how can we take the best insights from any philosopher, Stoic, Aristotelian, or otherwise—and weave them into our daily lives? The goal is simple yet profound: to live well, to live a life worth living, what the Stoics call a flourishing life. We warmly invite you to join us for a friendly, open discussion on this theme. No prior knowledge is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to share ideas.