The Invisible Self: Philosophy Salon

The Invisible Self: Philosophy Salon

What is the place of the self in the universe? Are human beings just tiny sparks of consciousness, experiencing the universe through their subjective lens? And does the universe care about these fragile sparks? Can the physical world embrace the mind? According to many spiritual traditions, this is a wrong way of viewing things. The mind and the universe aren't really divided. There is no sharp distinction between the small self and the big world. In this Philosophy Salon, we will explore the idea that the self is the (full, giant, awesome) universe. To start, does this view even make sense? What does it imply for our view of ourselves as unique individuals? And does it mean that consciousness is everywhere - in rocks, trees, and the stars?

Tickets

Tickets are €12. Get yours on Eventbrite, or just drop us message - we'll send you a Tikkie link.

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!