Description
The Stoic Arts Conference’s second panel explored creative philosophical practices:
* Kathryn Koromilas presents "Stoic Sonnets," using the poem's structure to reframe fears—like death and aging—into reality-based perspectives.
* Karen Duffy and Francis Gasparini argue that humor is a Stoic virtue, essential for maintaining perspective and coping with chronic pain.
* Ben Papsun and Nigel Regan discuss jazz as a form of emotional discipline and improvisation, concluding with a musical performance and Q&A.
This conference was generously funded by the Granoff Music Fund and a Tufts Dean’s Research Fellowship.
00:00 Panel Two Setup
11:48 Welcome Back Introductions
12:59 Stoic Sonnets Concept - Kathryn Koromilas
18:28 The Sonnet Turn
20:35 Writing Shapes Self
23:44 Seneca Letter Walkthrough
29:39 From Letter To Sonnet
32:54 Q&A On Volta
36:45 Humor As Stoic Virtue - Karen Duffy & Francis Gasparini
39:15 Comedy Meets Justice
40:22 Pain Humor Resilience
41:46 Stoic Humor Principles
50:25 Dark Comedy Perspective
52:28 Stoic Merch Satire
53:26 Stoic Merch Raffle
56:06 Audience Q&A With Authors
59:05 Break And Sound Check
01:27:28 Jazz Duo Introduction - Ben Papsun Jazz Duo
01:29:39 Jazz Meets Stoicism
01:35:08 Blues Performance Setup
01:55:45 Discipline And Improvisation
02:00:25 Original Tune Premiere
02:18:19 Jazz Q&A On Craft
02:25:40 Workshops And Next Steps
02:29:50 Discussion Workshop Begins