What we’re about
This is a study group, or book club if you will, for the thoughtful reading and discussion of the great classic literature in philosophy, psychology, sociology and related areas throughout history.
Each event will have a syllabus of reading that should be done before the event, and the participants are expected to have done the reading and prepared for a discussion.
Depending on the members in the group, we can branch out into related topics and/or media forms.
The event will be free of charge and are not affiliated with any organization. The place can vary, but will likely be at some café of choice. In order to have good discussion while giving everyone the time and space to talk, I see 3-5 people as the ideal group size for a conversation. If an event has more attendees, we'll split into smaller sub-groups.
That said, we are here to have fun and any guideline can be changed if we want it to!
Note
Currently, the organisation of this group, as well as member discussions, happens on Discord. Join us there using this link if you'd like to participate.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Brave New World by Aldous Huxleyilcaffè, Stockholm
OBS!!! This is a cross-post for an event being arranged via the Discord server. While you're free to sign up here, bear in mind that discussion between meetups happens on Discord, and this group may be unmonitored. Please join the Discord server!
In Brave New World (1932) Aldous Huxley imagines a future society that has achieved stability and happiness, but only at the cost of individuality, truth, and genuine freedom. The novel contrasts the comfort and conformity of the “World State” with the struggles of John the Savage, who represents an alternative vision of humanity rooted in passion, art, and suffering. More than just science fiction, Brave New World raises timeless philosophical questions: Is happiness without freedom worth having? Does a painless life leave room for meaning? And what do we sacrifice when we trade individuality for security?
We will read the whole book for the meetup. Join us as we discuss these questions and the novel in its entirety! The book can be found online here:
https://www.plato-philosophy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/BraveNewWorld-1.pdf
