What we’re about
This is a study group, or book club if you will, for the thoughtful reading and discussion of the great classic literature in philosophy, psychology, sociology and related areas throughout history.
Each event will have a syllabus of reading that should be done before the event, and the participants are expected to have done the reading and prepared for a discussion.
Depending on the members in the group, we can branch out into related topics and/or media forms.
The event will be free of charge and are not affiliated with any organization. The place can vary, but will likely be at some café of choice. In order to have good discussion while giving everyone the time and space to talk, I see 3-5 people as the ideal group size for a conversation. If an event has more attendees, we'll split into smaller sub-groups.
That said, we are here to have fun and any guideline can be changed if we want it to!
Note
Currently, the organisation of this group, as well as member discussions, happens on Discord. Join us there using this link if you'd like to participate.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Maurice Merleau Ponty's "The Primacy of Perception"ilcaffè, Stockholm
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Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908–1961) was a French philosopher known for his work in phenomenology and existentialism. He emphasized the importance of the body and perception in shaping human experience and knowledge. For this month's meetup, we will read his essay The Primacy of Perception, where he summarizes his arguments, making the case that consciousness is not detached from the world but deeply embedded in bodily experience and lived reality. Merleau-Pontys thought remain influential in fields as varying as psychology, art theory, and political thought.
The essay is 31 pages and is published in a book with the same name. The book can be found for free via this link: https://tinyurl.com/merleau-ponty
If you want a quick summary of his life and work, the In Our Time podcast episode on Merleau-Ponty is an optional listen. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002974s
We hope you will join us at the meetup to discuss the essay and the philosophy of perception
