Philosophy Roundtable: What is the Human Condition?

Please join us this Sunday as we explore the human condition.

We will meet at the CAPTAIN MELVILLE, 34 Franklin St in Melbourne CBD, at 2.00pm for 2.15pm start sharp.

There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background; all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared have your own assumptions challenged!

Find below some questions to consider, however these are free-ranging events and the below serve merely as a springboard towards a deeper discussion in waters unknown...

Some points and questions to consider before the event:

• What is it like to be human? What is human nature? How are these words defined?
• Does man have a human nature and what is our experience of it?
• What can we learn about human nature from religious, spiritual or philosophical schools of thought?
• What are emotions, and what is intuition?
• People feel 'meaning' across the world in their own ways; what are the implications of this, and is it real?
• What does the history of mankind tell us about ourselves and human nature?
• Is there a distinct essence or nature that defines human beings apart from other animals?
• What is the human condition in and of itself irrespective of time, and what is the human condition today?
• How has the human condition evolved over time, and what can this tell us about our future?
• How does existentialist philosophy interpret the human condition?
• What human nature lurks in the sub-conscious or unconcious, and what does that tell us about ourselves?
• How do concepts of good and evil contribute to our understanding of the human condition?
• Is suffering an inherent part of the human experience, and if so, how does it shape our understanding of life?
• How does the awareness of our mortality affect the human condition and our actions?

Hope to see you there!