About us
A structured philosophy community for people who genuinely want to think deeply, read carefully, and engage seriously with ideas.
This is not a casual social club or a “show up and improvise” discussion group. Each meeting centers around assigned readings that members are expected to complete beforehand. Conversations are focused, moderated, and grounded in the text itself.
Topics may include:
Existentialism
Ethics
Metaphysics
Psychology & consciousness
Literature with philosophical themes
Classical and modern thinkers
The goal is to create an environment that feels calm, intellectually rigorous, and meaningful — more seminar than coffee chat.
This group is intentionally text-focused. Discussions are expected to stay centered on the book, essay, or philosopher being studied. Contemporary political arguments and unrelated current events are not the purpose of this group and are not welcome during meetings.
Expect:
• Weekly readings
• Structured discussions
• Respectful but critical debate
• Serious engagement with ideas
• A community of intellectually curious people
This group is for people who miss deep conversation, want accountability in their reading habits, and are looking for a consistent intellectual space outside academia.
If you’re looking for surface-level discussion, this probably isn’t the right fit. If you’re excited by difficult ideas and thoughtful conversation, welcome.
Upcoming events
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The Trial By Franz Kafka Part 2
·OnlineOnlineHey all! Welcome to Kafkaesque Philosophy.
The Trial will be cut into 2 sessions
Session 1: September 30th will cover (1 -165)
Arrest
Conversation with Frau Grubach Then Fraulein Burstner
Initial Inquiry
In The Empty Courtroom The Student The Offices
The Flogger
The Uncle Leni
Lawyer Manufacturer PainterSession 2: October 14th will cover (166- End)
Block the Merchant Dismissal of the Lawyer
In The Cathedral
The End
Fragments
B's Friend
Public Prosecuter
To Elsa
Struggle with The Vice President
The Building
Journey to His Mother
The Life of Franz Kafka Biography
For this session we will be reading The Trial by Kafka. I will be reading from this copy here: However you can read from any copy you find.Free PDF Copy here
Description of work:
Franz Kafka’s The Trial follows Josef K., a successful bank employee who is suddenly arrested for a crime that is never revealed to him. As he attempts to defend himself, he becomes increasingly trapped within a confusing and inaccessible legal system governed by rules he cannot understand. Darkly absurd and unsettling, the novel explores guilt, judgment, authority, alienation, and the struggle to find meaning in an irrational world.
The discussion will remain focused on the text itself, its philosophical themes, symbolism, and interpretation.
Please come having completed the reading beforehand.3 attendees
Past events
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