Heidelberg Philosophical Society

We warmly invite you to our new regular philosophy course in English!
📚 What is it about?
This is a reading course: together we will read and discuss works of the history of philosophy. Our journey begins with Søren Kierkegaard’s The Sickness Unto Death and the question: How do we become an authentic self?
🕙 When?
Every two weeks on Sunday mornings, 10:00–12:00. Upcoming dates in 2025:
• September 14
• November 2
• November 16
• November 30
• December 7
📍 Where?
Hybrid format: you can join online or in Heidelberg’s Old Town (exact location and link will be shared upon registration).
💰 Cost:
Between 15–30 € per session – you decide the amount according to your own financial possibilities.
✉️ Registration:
Via Email to inspiration-philosophie@online.de
The format:
We philosophize together – freely and creatively.
💛 Everyone is welcome, no prior knowledge required.
🤝 The workshop is a shared learning journey.
🙂 We playfully explore new ideas and helpful methods from the vast treasure chest of philosophy’s history.
About the Host:
Anna Lambertz-Rohstock is a philosopher specialised in Neoplatonism and the existentialism of Kierkegaard. She has a special desire and experience in making philosophical thoughts and methods accessible to interested people outside the closed academic system.
I am very much looking forward to our exchange and discussions!
Best wishes,
Anna

Dear all,

let us meet for a brunch (every week).

The brunches are kind of the introductary events to our Philosophical community. The main purpose is to get to know each other and meet likeminded people as well as providing some overview about other events and formats. We do have a WhatsApp group where further events as well as book recommendations and alike are shared.

We then normally focus on some specific philosophical questions or concepts (mostly naturally or me moderating). That could be anything from ‘What is life?’ to ‘What is home for expats?’ to ‘How can we make life in post-modern societies more humane, more serving the basic human needs again?’.

After all we only have a few hours and it turns out of experience, that letting conversations flow, making some personal intro round, maybe rotating seats once, is already a good plan. If the group is small, deeper conversations happen almost every time.

Please be in time so we can make some round of introduction first and then engage in a lively conversation.

Be welcome and see you all there,
Andreas

We warmly invite you to our new regular philosophy course in English!
📚 What is it about?
This is a reading course: together we will read and discuss works of the history of philosophy. Our journey begins with Søren Kierkegaard’s The Sickness Unto Death and the question: How do we become an authentic self?
🕙 When?
Every two weeks on Sunday mornings, 10:00–12:00. Upcoming dates in 2025:
• September 14
• November 2
• November 16
• November 30
• December 7
📍 Where?
Hybrid format: you can join online or in Heidelberg’s Old Town (exact location and link will be shared upon registration).
💰 Cost:
Between 15–30 € per session – you decide the amount according to your own financial possibilities.
✉️ Registration:
Via Email to inspiration-philosophie@online.de
The format:
We philosophize together – freely and creatively.
💛 Everyone is welcome, no prior knowledge required.
🤝 The workshop is a shared learning journey.
🙂 We playfully explore new ideas and helpful methods from the vast treasure chest of philosophy’s history.
About the Host:
Anna Lambertz-Rohstock is a philosopher specialised in Neoplatonism and the existentialism of Kierkegaard. She has a special desire and experience in making philosophical thoughts and methods accessible to interested people outside the closed academic system.
I am very much looking forward to our exchange and discussions!
Best wishes,
Anna

Join us for a thought-provoking exploration into the philosophy of Plotinus, one of the most profound thinkers of the ancient world. In this event, we will journey into the heart of Neoplatonism and its vision of the soul's return to its divine origin.
Through guided discussion and reflection, we’ll delve into key themes from Plotinus’ Enneads—including the nature of the soul, the illusion of separation, and the transformative path of inner ascent. Plotinus taught that our deepest self is not of this world, but rooted in the eternal. True awakening, for him, is remembering and realigning with the One, the ultimate source of all being.
Whether you're new to philosophy or a seasoned seeker, this event offers a chance to encounter a powerful spiritual tradition that speaks across time. Come prepared to engage with timeless wisdom, ask deep questions, and reflect on what it means to live a life attuned to spirit.
Topics we will explore:

• The soul’s journey from fragmentation to unity
• The idea of the One and how it relates to consciousness
• Plotinus’ concept of spiritual practice and inner purification
• How his insights resonate with other mystical traditions

Let Plotinus’ luminous teachings be a mirror for your own awakening.

About the Host:
Anna is a philosopher specialised in Neoplatonism and the existentialism of Kierkegaard. She has a special desire and experience in making philosophical thoughts and methods accessible to interested people outside the closed academic system.

You don't need any prior philosophical knowledge to attend this event and a prior reading of the text is also not necessary. This is also a stand alone event. You can attend even if you missed the first two.

Anna will conduct the workshop in an interactive way, making sure to make it engaging for everyone while also providing some inspiring input.
After the workshop we will be able to discuss further and socialise at our brunch at Cafe del Mundo.

This is a paid event.