Stoic News

By Dave Kelly

Monday, February 28, 2005

Aristotle: Ethics and the Virtues

"The central issue for Aristotle is the question of character or personality — what does it take for an individual human being to be a good person?"

Tuesday, February 08, 2005

"The Virtues and the Passions" -- St. Peter of Damaskos

"St. Peter wrote a long and exhaustive list of the virtues and the passions which encompasses not only everyday passions and virtues, but the more specialized ones relating to ascetic practices and the monastic life. These two lists will apply to all of us, whether monk or layperson."

Articles by Paul T. P. Wong

"INPM is an international, multidisciplinary, learned society founded by Paul T. P. Wong in 1998 to expand the legacy and vision of Dr. Viktor Frankl. It was incorporated as a non-profit organization with the Federal Government of Canada in 2001. INPM is non-partisan, non-religious and non-governmental, governed by a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee."

"INPM believes that high quality scientific research on positive psychology of meaning in major life domains can contribute significantly to the well-being of individuals and communities."