Aging, dying, and death are what the ancient Stoics called a “universal condition” of being human. The Stoics, along with other thinkers from the major schools of philosophy and religion, offer wisdom for how all of us can deal with these inevitable aspects of our lives. In this talk with Dr. Carroll, we will explore some of the most notable of these ideas in an effort to help us all live more wisely as we journey in and through the final decades of our lives.

Dr. Jill Carroll

Jill Carroll is a scholar, writer, and consultant who earned her PhD in philosophy of religion from Rice University in 1994. She has published numerous books and articles in her field as well as in world religions, and religion and public life. She worked for many years as a lecturer and adjunct associate professor at Rice University and at several campuses of…