About us
Tired of talking about the weather? Struggling with existential ennui?
Meet other Glaswegians interested in reading philosophy and connect with a larger group of deep thinkers here in Glasgow with the Glasgow Philosophy Reading Group! We read a whole range of classic and trending books, from Ancient Greek and Chinese thinkers, to Western Modern and Post-Modern philosophers, to the latest books from science and other disciplines that explore the big questions of human existence. Our members come from a diverse range of backgrounds and run related Meetups of their own. Get your monthly fix of philosophy and join a community of like-minded people here in Glasgow!
Upcoming events
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'The Myth of Sisyphus Part I'
Champagne Central, Grand Central Hotel, Central Station, Glasgow, GBJoin us Thursday, September 24 for an introduction to Albert Camus’ the philosophy of the absurd in pages 1-71 of his hallmark essay, ’The Myth of Sisyphus.’ What is the best way to confront an unfeeling universe indifferent to the human quest for meaning? Camus says we must rebel. We’ll debate the best way to make the most of our absurd existence Thursday, September 24th from 7 PM to 9 PM at Champagne Central in the voco Grand Central Hotel at 99 Gordon Street**.**
You can purchase The Myth of Sisyphus online and at local bookstores, or, read it for free at this link:
https://ia800406.us.archive.org/6/items/persepolis_202107/The%20Myth%20of%20Sisyphus%20-%20Albert%20Camus.pdf17 attendees
'The Myth of Sisyphus Part II'
Champagne Central, Grand Central Hotel, Central Station, Glasgow, GBJoin us Thursday, October 22 for part II of our discussion of Albert Camus’ philosophical essay, ’The Myth of Sisyphus,’ pages 72-141.
You can purchase The Myth of Sisyphus online and at local bookstores, or, read it for free at this link:
https://ia800406.us.archive.org/6/items/persepolis_202107/The%20Myth%20of%20Sisyphus%20-%20Albert%20Camus.pdf5 attendees
'The Enchiridion' of Epictetus
Champagne Central, Grand Central Hotel, Central Station, Glasgow, GBJoin us Thursday, November 26 for our discussion of Epictetus’ eleven-page practical manual, ’The Enchiridon.’
You can purchase The Enchiridon online and at local bookstores, or, read it for free at this link:
https://classics.mit.edu/Epictetus/epicench.html6 attendees
Past events
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