Philosophy Salons

The Power of Connection: Philosophy Salon

No tree can survive in a forest alone. Sometimes, survival becomes the sole goal of our lives - our focus shifts just to making it through the day. In times like these, we can lean on existing bonds - family, home, pets, and friends. We all know, though, that survival is not our purpose. Our lot is not to spin endlessly in the karmic wheel. Connection can lift us out - we can connect to flourish. How do we do that? In this Philosophy Salon, we will look at different bonds we form as biological beings but also as souls and minds. What is their role? Why do these bonds make collectives so powerful? Can that power get us out of the survival cycle? And what lies beyond?

Tickets

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https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/the-power-of-connection-philosophy-salon-tickets-1363895471069?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meeting Information

Doors open at 18:45 and close at 19:10. Please be on time!

Philosophy Salons

The Philosophy Salons are gatherings of curious people to explore big ideas with an open mind. The Philosophy Salons are organized by Anya Farennikova, a philosopher of mind based in Amsterdam. We dive deep into beliefs and ideas, dive out, and have fun along the way!

The Invisible Self: Philosophy Salon

How does the self relate to the universe? Is the human being just a tiny spark of consciousness, viewing the universe through its subjective prism? And does the universe care about these fragile sparks? Can inanimate matter welcome or understand the mind?

According to many spiritual traditions, this is a wrong way of framing things. The mind and the universe aren't fundamentally divided. There is no sharp distinction between the small self and the big world. In this Philosophy Salon, we will pursue the idea that the self is the (full, giant, awesome) universe. Can this view even make sense? What does it imply for our understanding of ourselves as individuals? Is the universal mind a free pass into collective consciousness - an easy way for many to become one?

Tickets

Please get your tickets at this link:
https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/the-invisible-self-philosophy-salon-tickets-1364120193219?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meeting Information

Doors open at 18:45 and close at 19:10. Please be on time!

Philosophy Salons

The Philosophy Salons are gatherings of curious people to explore big ideas with an open mind. The Philosophy Salons are organized by Anya Farennikova, a philosopher of mind based in Amsterdam. We dive deep into beliefs and ideas, dive out, and have fun along the way!