Philosophy and Coffee @ Heritage Park in Old Town

You know about Existentialism but do you really understand it? Join us as we examine The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus and Existentialism is a Humanism by Jean-Paul Sartre. Both short essays describe how best to live in a world that offers no predetermined meaning or purpose – but come to different conclusions. Camus responds with the idea of the absurd and a life of lucid defiance, while Sartre emphasizes radical freedom and the responsibility to create ourselves through our choices.

Existentialism is a Humanism can be found here: https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/sartre/works/exist/sartre.htm

The Myth of Sisyphus can be found here:
https://ia800608.us.archive.org/21/items/albert-camus-the-myth-of-sisyphus-vintage-2018/Albert%20Camus-The%20Myth%20of%20Sisyphus-Vintage%20%282018%29.pdf

What to expect:

• Free event
• Casual attire — come as you are
• Laid-back, chill vibe
• No expertise required
• No reading ahead necessary - it helps to get a good understanding as we don't have enough time to get through whole texts but we will cover the big concepts from each work.
• No pressure to speak — listening is participation
• Bring a chair! Outdoor seating is uncomfortable.
• Bring a sunhat

This is not a lecture, debate club, therapy group, or religious study. It’s an informal, open discussion centered on original source material, curiosity, and respectful listening.
We'll provide discussion prompts and share useful links to source material for anyone interested, but showing up is enough.
☕ Coffee encouraged
🪑 Please bring your own chair for comfort (the seating in the outdoor classroom does not have back support)
🌳 Outdoor setting
Location:
Next to the outdoor gazebo at the end of Heritage Park Old Town.
Come for ten minutes or stay the whole time.
Bring curiosity—or just bring yourself.