The Whiteside Forum will host a book discussion of “Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living” by David Fideler, on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at our venue in Morrison, IL starting at 2:00pm. The discussion will be led by Dr. Jessica Rosien, Professor of Philosophy at St. Ambrose University.

Dr. Roisen teaches Ethics, Applied Ethics, and Conflict Analysis for the Philosophy Department and she is also a certified mediator.

Our book is described, on Amazon, 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. 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.

Read the book or google “stoicism” or if you just want to know how to “live the good life” please join us! This event is held in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, located at 307 S. Madison St. Morrison, IL. All Forum events are free and open to the public.

The Whiteside Forum, established in 1985, is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit community group which sponsors presentations and discussions of 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.