*Thus Spoke Zarathustra* is a masterpiece of philosophy, literature, and poetic expression, offering one of the most radical critiques of morality, religion, and human existence. Written between 1883 and 1885, this work follows the fictional prophet Zarathustra as he descends from his solitude in the mountains to share his revolutionary teachings with humanity. Through allegorical storytelling, Nietzsche explores profound philosophical concepts such as the Übermensch (Overman), the eternal recurrence, the will to power, and the death of God.

**Join us to discuss this classic book over the course of 5-weeks!**
Week 1 Sat 1/24 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 2 Sat 1/30 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 3 Sat 2/7 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 4 Sat 2/14 12:30pm-2:30pm The Oyster Room @ Pier 57
Week 5 Sat 2/21 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse @ Pier 57

**Reading for Week 2**
Part 2 ( 69 pages)

I will be reading the Walter Kaufmann translation from The Portable Nietzsche available [here](https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Nietzsche-Viking-Library/dp/B000UV4IX4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2TYHLPF4GKLW7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vQo0GuCq97S2-sRvdKtnrL1l50iOSS49IqfdGfUfBRIjbCm0hEMyM11fL3OP9hNVHOUDB5lnbTCW6nArddlLb6AHSv8s9kVKdkiaEIEcV0FxbvcDloh7P_96Ph6ckmufsgKsjrfjZ-fUk8soGKeXVFz28PAhJwtAOA9g-OZ6w6XQMUO7vOyzwOLDXIYXAn_F-zo0pA7WoV2jcKUDVW4HMAcaOWYAUNchcWn9LDrLtcc.dTLdkJwTwepQ-arrOpzGq4LGbw7xl8kh87MiG2m5Hlk&dib_tag=se&keywords=portable+nietzsche&qid=1764604761&sprefix=portable+nie%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-3)
free pdf download [here](https://annas-archive.li/search?index=&page=1&sort=&display=&q=the+portable+nietzsche) \*click on the first slow download option
(other formats available too —epub & mobi for kindle—just search in search bar)

**Rules for Our Group**
**1\. Be Courteous**
Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not.
**2\. Be Concise**
Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in.
**3\. Do the Reading**
If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and *listen* to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion.

Finally, **Please update your RSVP if you are no longer able to attend the event.**

* inaccurate RSVPs make it difficult for coordinators to plan successful events
* inaccurate RSVPs prevent waitlisted individuals from attending

\*Multiple no shows may result in losing RSVP privileges for future events.

For more info and FAQ on the group click [here](https://docs.proton.me/doc?mode=open-url&token=VN7EBB6A7R#u8EIecPo6nCs).

Can't wait to discuss these ideas with all of you!
-Zach

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Joe Ni

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Paul

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William D.

Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche (week 2)

Pier 57

Close-reading group on Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation for readers with a Kantian background; aims to articulate the Will and its relation to suffering.

Note:
This group is currently underway. I have closed it for RSVP for now. I may open it in the future if we need more attendees. I am managing the RSVP's off meetup for this event so the attendees here are not an accurate reflection of what we have, we currently have about 15 people, if there are dropouts or changes I can reopen for new people.

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**Hi Folks,**

Please join us for a slow and close reading of Arthur Schopenhauer’s *magnum opus*, **The World as Will and Representation**.

Schopenhauer is incredibly important as:

* One of the first major Western philosophers to deeply integrate Eastern ideas (after studying the *Upanishads* and Buddhist thought)
* One of the earliest Western philosophers to build a comprehensive atheistic worldview
* A major critic of Kantian philosophy, reshaping Kant’s “thing-in-itself” into his own concept of the *Will*
* An outspoken opponent of Hegel, his contemporary and rival professor at the University of Berlin
* The primary philosophical influence on Nietzsche, who regarded Schopenhauer as his great educator

Schopenhauer introduces the *Will* as the thing-in-itself — the inner reality underlying all appearances. His metaphysics explores how human desire drives suffering, and how we can transcend it through compassion, selflessness, and creative expression, especially through art.

### **📖 Apply to Join**

This text is challenging but rewarding. To get the most out of it, you’ll need:

* Some background in Kantian philosophy (especially the *principle of sufficient reason, the phenomenal / noumenal divide and Kant's "architectonic"*); familiarity with Eastern thought is a plus
* The ability to closely read and interpret complex philosophical arguments
* The communication and social skills to express ideas clearly in discussion

You can apply to join by first RSVP'ing to this event, then filling out the Google Form survey linked on this event's location page — I’ll review responses personally.

### **📚 Reading & Participation**

We’ll read this text **slowly and carefully**, around **20 pages per week for about six months** — over the colder months, as Schopenhauer would have wanted! It's not a live reading, so you'll need to spend the hour or so reading in advance of attending, this is a must.
We’ll be reading **Volume 1** of his work. I’ll be using the [Cambridge edition](https://www.amazon.com/Schopenhauer-World-Representation-Cambridge-Works/dp/1107414776/), and you can find a tentative schedule linked [here](https://drive.proton.me/urls/FD1EFMXNGW#IeILRf0oZexf).
We will also decide a lot of things, also if people can join mid way through, by voting with the existing group.

### **💬 Discussion Format**

Our [FAQ](https://drive.proton.me/urls/VN7EBB6A7R#u8EIecPo6nCs) outlines how we generally run these sessions. Depending on group size, we may adjust — for example, adding breakout groups or rotating discussion leaders. If you’re interested in **co-hosting**, please reach out — that would be wonderful. Importantly I am not teaching this material, we are co-travelers exploring it together.

### **📬 Contact Us**

Have questions or feedback? Reach out via our Meetup message to me.

I’m genuinely excited to read this with you. I’ve read some Schopenhauer before and listened to this work on audiobook, but I believe a real, close read together will be transformative.

**Kind Regards,**
Ryan

Ryan Bohman

Reading Schopenhauer: The World as Will and Representation

Online event

In this session we will discuss books II to IV of Hermetica.
Please come on time. I am closing the Zoom room 5 minutes after 7 pm. You can also ways message me before hand if you need to be late, and I will let you in.

This Hermetica series is a deep dive into major hermetic texts.

The Corpus Hermeticum is theological and philosophical treatise. It is not concerned with the magical or alchemical Hermetica.
“[these books] reveal to man knowledge of the origins, nature and moral properties of divine, human and material being so that man can use this knowledge
to save himself.” Brian Copenhaver in introduction to Hermetica.
Our aim is to seriously consider religious and philosophical ideas of Hermetica to help us find the North Star in an ever changing landscape of 21st century.

Let's see what we discover.

Our bounce board will be Brian Copenhaver's "Hermetica" which is the most recent and complete translation. You can purchase it [here](https://a.co/d/55RDBlm) or I was able to download it for free[ here](https://www.academia.edu/44747653/Hermetica_The_Greek_Corpus_Hermeticum_and_the_Latin_Asclepius_translated_by_Brian_Copenhaver)
Alternatively, there is Walter Scott translation (early 20th century) [here](https://a.co/d/bqBrUeC) and free download is available [here](https://dn790008.ca.archive.org/0/items/ScottHermeticaVolOne/ScottHermeticaVolOne.pdf)

Part 1 : Introduction (optional) and Hermetica books 1 - 4 (18 pages)
Part 2: Books 5 -11 (25 pages)
Part 3: Books 12- 18 (24 pages)
Part 4: Asclepius (26 pages)
Part 5: Discourse on 8th and 9th for [Nag Hammadi Library ](https://a.co/d/8pr8Hd3)(will probably include of the less known gospels in here (gospel of Mary, or some other fascinating section) free download [here](https://dn720001.ca.archive.org/0/items/pdfy-VQak8K5FtBf5Aa6X/The%20Nag%20Hammadi%20Library.pdf)

**We will meet every other Thursday evening at 7 pm on Zoom.**
Expectations are that you will do the reading assigned for that session and participate in discussion respectfully.

Zita Vasilisinova

Dimitri Kutuzov

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Hermetica Series Part 1B (Books II - IV)

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