Ideological Narratives, Hegel, and Stoic Practice
September 15, 2026
1The Dallas Philosophers Forum resumes its fall lecture season in Addison alongside public discussions on Stoicism in Uptown and existential philosophy at Oak Cliff's Texas Theatre.
Stoicism Meetup — Dallas
This in-person gathering brings together readers to discuss Stoic principles and explore how classical frameworks can guide daily modern life. Hosted at the Uptown Dallas Starbucks on McKinney Avenue, the one-hour session is non-academic and open to both newcomers and longtime readers. It offers an accessible setting to trade practical perspectives on resilience and focus without academic jargon.
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September 19, 2026 · Starbucks Coffee Company (3699 McKinney Ave), Dallas, TX
Deconstructing Ideological Narratives: The Sources of Their Psychological Potency
Dr. Michael Lundie investigates why certain ideologies gain intense psychological traction and withstand empirical refutation, deconstructing belief systems into their ontological, moral, and psychological parts. Instead of engaging in partisan politics, the talk analyzes how ideologies satisfy the human need to experience life as meaningful within a broader narrative framework. Hosted by the Dallas Philosophers Forum in Addison, the evening features dinner beforehand and is followed by a lively audience question period.
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September 22, 2026 · New New Buffet, Addison, TX
The Philosopher Who Changed History: Meet Hegel
Dallas Philosophers Forum president Rob Olson breaks down the demanding philosophy of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, focusing on the dialectic and the view of history as the unfolding of human freedom. The presentation traces how Hegel's thought escaped academia to shape modern European philosophy, provoking critical counter-arguments from thinkers like Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. Designed for non-specialists, the talk at Addison's New New Buffet provides a clear entry point into 19th-century metaphysics and closes with open floor questions.
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October 13, 2026 · New New Buffet, Addison, TX
Living with Difficult Emotions: Mariana Alessandri and Anna Pazos in Conversation
Philosopher Mariana Alessandri, author of Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods, joins writer Anna Pazos to challenge the contemporary cultural urge to eliminate grief, anxiety, and doubt. Moderated by UT Dallas philosophy director Katherine Davies, the panel examines how darker emotional states offer genuine self-knowledge and an alternative framework for living well. The session takes place upstairs at Oak Cliff's historic Texas Theatre as part of the international Hay Festival Forum Dallas program.
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October 17, 2026 · Texas Theatre (Upstairs), Dallas, TX