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Drunken Philosophy Club
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, an every-other-Saturday-night get-together for people who crave inappropriately serious conversations with soon-to-be friends. We meet at a rotating selection of local bars, with The Orical being our recent favorite haunt.
What we're about:
- Engaging discussions on thought-provoking topics
- A mix of serious philosophy and lighthearted debates
- No expertise required - just curiosity and an open mind
At Drunken Philosophy, you might find yourself pondering the merits of Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative one moment, and passionately arguing whether a hot dog qualifies as a sandwich the next. Our conversations range from playful to profound, always with room for diverse perspectives.
No a priori knowledge of philosophy or anything else is required or expected. There are no fixed topics and no formal rules - just a room full of interesting people engaged in many different conversations on a wide variety of subjects. Although we meet at bars, drinking is strictly optional.
We typically have an optional discussion prompt to get things rolling, but the conversation is free to flow wherever our collective curiosity takes us. Our inclusive group welcomes thinkers of all backgrounds and experiences, fostering a respectful environment where everyone's voice is valued and new ideas are enthusiastically embraced.
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Ver todo- How does philosophy help you define/create meaning in your life?The Oracle, Columbus, OH
The following comes from an article in the Summer edition of the New Humanist Magazine (https://newhumanist.org.uk/articles/6443/minds-in-search-of-meaning). 'As big questions go, you can’t get much bigger than “What is the meaning of life?” It is a question that is often modified slightly, becoming “Does life have a purpose?” One can quibble over the semantics, but for most people, meaning and purpose overlap significantly. If you are looking for a purpose, you are probably also looking for meaning. Some studies show that worry is a debilitating condition for 3-8% of the population and a significant cluster of worries relates to existential concerns, particularly the fear of a life without purpose. Recent studies reveal a growing 'meaning crisis,' especially among young adults, leading to increased mental health challenges. Research indicates that having a sense of meaning is crucial for both mental and physical health, with purpose linked to longevity.'
As many of you know, Albert Camus's absurdism states that if we ask the universe the above question, the universe is silent--there is no meaning to life and so we have to create our own meaning(s). So I thought an interesting prompt to connect philosophy to the above question would be: "How does philosophy help you create/define meaning in your life and which particular schools of philosophy are most useful to you?"
