Who Do You Think You Are? – From Nietzsche to Taylor on identity

Have you ever felt like you’re "finding yourself," only to realise you’d rather just invent someone better? Is your life a DIY project where you hold all the power? Or are you a character in a masterpiece that started long before you were born?

These are the eternal questions explored in the philosophy of identity.
On one side we have Nietzsche who declares ‘Become who you are’, with his ideas cemented in early existentialist thought. While on the other side Taylor says ‘we are self-interpreting animals’ proposing a communitarian alternative view. Who best describes your views and experience ?

Come along to our next event where we discuss the two philosophers and the nature of identity. The ideas will allow us to reflect on who we are, to guide who we will be.

Preparation:
The following transcript of a discussion with Charles Taylor and an article about Friedrich Nietzche.

For Philosophical Minds Zurich theme events in general:
At our theme events, we begin with a brief topic introduction, followed by engaging discussions in small groups. It’s all about conversation, not just listening. Also, please note, we keep the atmosphere relaxed and informal—there’s no pressure to speak in front of anyone.

Important: When you register for the event, please commit to it and don't be a NO SHOW. Presumably, when the ancient philosophers decided to go to an event, they kept to it.

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