Darkness at Noon - Arthur Koestler

Arthur Koestler's Darkness at Noon is a haunting philosophical novel set during the height of totalitarian power. At its center is a disturbing question:

What happens when truth is no longer something to be discovered, but something to be decided?

Through the story of Rubashov, a loyal revolutionary imprisoned by the very system he helped build, Koestler explores the logic of ideology taken to its limit. Can false confessions be justified in the name of history? Can an individual be morally guilty without having done anything wrong?
We’ll use the novel to explore philosophical themes, such as:

• The relationship between truth and power
• Whether history can justify moral sacrifice
• The tension between individual conscience and collective purpose
• What remains of meaning when ideology replaces reality

Readings for this Meetup:

• Arthur Koestler - Darkness at Noon

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.

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Looking forward to the discussion.
- Brent