IN PERSON: Social Contract (Human Freedom v. Authority)

New starting time - 6:00PM Eastern

This is our IN PERSON event for Saturdays. We meet every 2 weeks. Also, there is no Zoom link available.

TOPIC – We are starting a new series on “social contract” (human freedoms versus authority). Starting in the 17th Century, we will discuss the concepts of notable philosophers Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau. If the discussion is liked, we will continue into the 20th Century with John Rawls, David Gauthier, and Philip Pettit. Note: since our group avoids politics for its divisive qualities, we will avoid political controversy and steer to the philosophical and historical concepts of natural law and consent, which are the foundations of government today. We will also link some concepts to Stoicism and other belief systems.

Article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_contract

READING - No advance reading is needed. Dan will bring printed outlines to the meeting. If we run out of printed copies, please go to StoicDan.com and click the link for "Saturdays" in the upper right corner).

VENUE - The venue is Imperial Wine Bar at 1800 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804 (at the corner of North Orange Avenue and E New Hampshire Street). This venue is also known as Washburn Imports. We meet outside in the Beer Garden. So, enter the front door, walk through, look for the sign to the Beer Garden. The venue offers wine and beer. Parking is free behind the building and across the street.

COST - This event is free, but please consider buying something from the menu to support the venue. See menu below.

TIME - 6:00PM Eastern. We take a break at 1 hour into the meeting.

TEMPERATURE - In the second hour of the meeting, the evening temperature may fall, so please bring a sweater.

PARKING - You can park behind the building or across the street. The parking lot across the street has signs to the contrary, but the venue said it's ok to park there.

GUESTS - As some have requested, you can now bring guests without them clicking RSVP separately.

MENU - If you'd like to check the menu before arriving, here is the link to Imperial's menu. https://www.imperialwinebar.com/orlando-menu/

OTHER - If you'd like to plan something after the meeting, the venue has music on Saturday nights, usually at 8PM, plus there are many other venues in the area. Check: https://www.facebook.com/Imperialwinebar/

COURTESY - This group enjoys open-minded, respectful conversations. If we differ in our opinions, then "we agree to disagree". The long-term goal is to improve our minds via group discussions. Our group does NOT discuss religion or politics.

This event is free and open to the public.