Stoicism and Christianity, with a Focus on Boethius - Prof. Thomas Ward

<p>Prof. Thomas Ward argues that Stoicism offers valuable detachment and moral discipline, but Boethius and Christianity deepen it by reordering the human person toward friendship, hope, and beatitude in God.</p><p><br></p><p>This lecture was given on February 12th, 2026, at Franciscan University of Steubenville.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Speakers:</p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thomas M. Ward is Associate Professor of Philosophy at The University of Texas at Austin, in the School of Civic …