Practical Philosophy Club - Sydney

Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all,

This week we look at Happiness and Suffering

We recommend reviewing the session questions below in order to have a more robust discussion.
These are some of the questions that will come up this week...

What is happiness—pleasure, purpose, peace, or something else?
Is happiness the ultimate goal in life, or is it something else—what do you optimise for?
What have you found to be the best recipe for your personal happiness?
What can you avoid or not do to increase happiness?
Share your lessons and journey about happiness.
Do you have to ignore the suffering of others in order to be happy?
Can society create the conditions for happiness, or is it primarily a personal journey?
Does suffering make happiness more meaningful?
Is sadness the true opposite of happiness?
Can you be too happy?
Happiness and Suffering:
Can happiness exist without suffering?
Is happiness the goal of life, or merely a byproduct of living meaningfully?
Is there inherent purpose in suffering, or do we need to consciously decide it is meaningful?
Is the pursuit of happiness itself a form of suffering?
How do different philosophies define happiness and suffering?
Have you ever found meaning or transformation in suffering?
How could you mistake comfort for happiness?
Do you feel more drawn toward seeking happiness or understanding your suffering?
Has your capacity for happiness changed as you’ve faced challenges or losses?
How do different philosophies and religions define happiness and suffering?
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🤓 FAQ

• Do I need to study or read anything to attend?

No preparation is necessary.

• Can I come alone?

Of course you can, we encourage it :)

• Can I be late?

Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.

• Where do you meet?

Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all,

This week we look at Intuition

We recommend reviewing the session questions below in order to have a more robust discussion.
These are some of the questions that will come up this week...

What is human intuition (or “gut feeling”), and where does it come from?
Where does intuition come from: biology, experience, culture, or something else?
Is intuition conscious or unconscious knowledge?
What is its relationship with the idea of “common sense”?
How did intuition serve us in the past, and does it still serve us today?
Does intuition get clearer with age and experience?
Can intuition be trained, or only listened to?
What helps you connect with your intuition?
Can intuition be overwhelmed by anxiety and overstimulation?
How do fear, trauma, and projection disguise themselves as intuition?
How might intuition fail us in the modern complex world, and how can it be manipulated by individuals?
Should intuition guide logic, or should logic discipline intuition?
Is intuition more, less, or equally as important as logic and reasoning?
Have women historically needed stronger intuition as a survival skill?

🤓 FAQ

• Do I need to study or read anything to attend?

No preparation is necessary.

• Can I come alone?

Of course you can, we encourage it :)

• Can I be late?

Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.

• Where do you meet?