Rotterdam philosophy reading group: the Big Lebowski and Philosophy

Take It Easy, Dude. Let’s Talk Philosophy.
Join Our Reading Group: The Big Lebowski and Philosophy
Ever wondered what a slacker, a rug, and a nihilist can teach us about life? If you love The Big Lebowski and are curious about the big questions lurking behind the laughs, this group is for you.
We’re getting together to explore the surprisingly deep ideas in one of the greatest cult films of all time—from nihilism and existentialism to ethics, Buddhism, and even postmodernism. Abide with us!
🤔 What we’ll discuss:

• What does The Dude’s lifestyle say about modern existentialism?
• Is Walter Sobchak a virtue ethicist? A deontologist? Or just… Walter?
• What can Taoism and Zen teach us about “taking it easy”?
• Is nihilism really so bad? (Thanks, Nietzsche!)
• Is this movie a reflection on the anti-work culture we see on the rise today (quiet quitting, lazy-girl-jobs)?

More in general:

Want to have deep conversations on philosophy and life in good company, which always consist of at least one person with a good sense of humour? Then please join this reading group.

We aim at making this a kind and inclusive group, where everyone feels appreciated and warmly welcomed. No background knowledge or reading is obligatory; everyone is free to join and listen in or join the discussion we're having.

The purpose of this group is to delve into philosophical topics and classic and modern philosophers. Each month we read a book of a contemporary or old philosopher, which we dan delve into in an informal and accessible manner. As a philosopher I can guide these meetings if wanted or needed, but will do minimum lecturing, except if anyone feels like it.

A professor of mine said: 'Bring philosophy everywhere' and that is what I try to do, also to give away my philosophy degree for free to a group such as this.

I have more than a decade worth of teaching experience, which also consists in engaging in philosophical and Socratic dialogue in the university of applied sciences, highschool, primary school and in prison. I also used philosophy as a conversational tool in the field of social work in the past.

The events are free, but you can pay as you please, which would be much appreciated. I donate 10% of the revenue, as I do with all of my income, to effective charities that are recommended by the Effective Altruism Movement (see: https://www.effectivealtruism.org/).

You can send me a one-time donation on:
https://www.paypal.me/FBIJoeri

Or you can support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/filosofischbureauvoorinzichtsvergaring

For those that would like to see me speak about other philosophy stuff, see:

https://www.youtube.com/user/1986Joeri

For those that like to complement or replace their reading with audio-visual material, I will post these in the comments aforehand of the meeting.