About us
The goal of the Practical Philosophy Club is to create a community that discusses ideas that can be used practically in everyday life.
Our discussions help us develop the following:
Critical Thinking / Discernment - through our conversational exploration, we question our own beliefs, and hear perspectives that can help us develop new insights. This exploration can carry into our assumptions in everyday life and help us develop.
Communication - By sharing our thoughts, we are developing our communication ability, and learning how to share in a way that is understandable and accessible to people who may not have the same belief.
Community - By having our discussions focused on a specific topic each week, we are able to get to know each other beyond small talk. There’s also time before and after the meetup to dive deeper with the other attendees. 🙌
Most importantly, we are a group that values community and care for one another.
We meet each week in various places throughout the world. To learn more about our community, see our open events, or join one of our groups around the world, visit our website: https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/
For more information and to check the info on our upcoming events join our Whatsapp group.
Upcoming events
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Seduction, Desire, and Human Nature
Christ Church St. Lawrence, Pitt St. entrance behind 812 George Street, Cellar, Sydney, AUPractical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all,
This week we look at Seduction, Desire, and Human Nature
Seduction and desire are woven deeply into psychology, aesthetics, power, persuasion, identity, and human nature itself, shaping not only romance and attraction, but the ways human beings influence, pursue, idealise, and relate to one another.
We’ll examine questions such as:- Is seduction an art, a game, or a form of manipulation?
- What is desire?
- How does one seduce another?
- Is seduction learned, instinctive, or performative?
- What makes a person charismatic or attractive?
- Do we desire people, or the ideals we project onto them?
- Is attraction irrational?
- Why are we always chasing what we do not possess?
- Is authenticity compatible with seduction?
- What is the role of fantasy, projection, and illusion in romance
- Can genuine love exist without seduction?
- Why are confidence, mystery, beauty, status, humour, and danger so psychologically powerful?
- Are modern dating dynamics liberating or alienating?
- What is the difference between attraction, lust, intimacy, and love?
- Is seduction fundamentally biological, cultural, or existential?
🤓 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?
The location is posted in Meetup and our Whatsapp group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our website.
PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨
We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 30+ chapters in over 18 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️
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Past events
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