The Socrates Café — Philosophers Quotes Edition - Oba 7th floor.

This is a new edition of the Socrates cafe with a new format.

In this edition, the moderator will pick a specific quote, topic or question from a known philosophers (example; Voltaire, Kant, Marcus Aurelius, Hypatia of Alexandria, Rousseau, Machiavelli, Descartes, Plato and others).

A summary around a page will be provided in the event (See below - The topic of this Session)

Please take the time to read.

The Moderator will read the summary and give an introduction of the topic. Then, we will have an open discussion, and a final round when everyone will give their conclusions.

The topic of this Session
Francis Bacon (1561–1626) was an English lawyer, statesman, philosopher, and master of the English language.

Francis Bacon’s quote - "Truth is so hard to tell, it sometimes needs fiction to make it plausible."

This quote suggests that raw, unadorned truth can be difficult for people to accept or understand. Bacon implies that truth often requires storytelling, metaphor, or embellishment to make it accessible, convincing, or engaging to others. In other words:

• Truth alone can be harsh, abstract, or counterintuitive, making it hard for people to grasp or believe.
• Fiction (or narrative)—whether through parables, metaphors, or creative framing—can act as a bridge, helping people relate to or accept the truth.

Bacon’s insight reflects his understanding of human nature and communication: sometimes, the most profound truths are best conveyed through stories, analogies, or even artistic license rather than cold facts. This idea is especially relevant in teaching, rhetoric, and even science, where complex truths often need to be simplified or framed in relatable ways.

About the Philosopher
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Francis-Bacon-Viscount-Saint-Alban

RULES

1. Please be on time! We will start at 19:00 so if you arrive late, please join quietly. If you are a first timer, make sure you take extra time for finding the location.
2. If something unexpected happens, please cancel as soon as possible. There's lovely people on the waiting list
3. If you repeatedly sign up and don’t show up, you can expect to be moved to the waitlist next time.
4. You may disagree with others, but please do so respectfully without personal attacks.
5. Please keep your attendance to one event per week to ensure everyone has an opportunity to attend.
6. Just to meet expectations, this is a Philosophy event to discuss Philosophy and this event's PRIMARY function is NOT focused on Self Help/Psychology or Theology. Though those topics can be a point of discussion from time to time. Please take that into consideration when signing up!

See you soon!