Philosophy Roundtable: What is Real?

Join us for an informal round-table on some of philosophy's oldest questions lead by Sean Crowley: What is a thing? Where do identities begin and end? Is perspective a limitation on reality, or a fundamental feature of it? And what might it mean to speak of an Absolute beyond all finite distinctions?

Drawing on Spinoza, David Bohm, Carlo Rovelli, George Spencer-Brown, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Sean will give a condensed introduction to Groundless Perspectival Realism — a metaphysical framework that questions absolute intrinsic identity, exploring reality instead through relation, perspective, and wholeness.

We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp. Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fee (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs, venue costs, etc.

There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged.

This event is also posted to the Socrates Cafe group.

Topics include:

• Identity & thinghood
• Perspective & observation
• Relationality and continuity
• Truth & reality
• The nature of the Absolute

Sean Crowley is the author of the forthcoming book The Infinite Now and host of The Infinite Now with Sean Crowley, exploring metaphysics, consciousness, science, and the philosophical implications of non-duality.

Hope to see you there!