The Dispossessed By Ursula K. Le Guin
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“What does freedom really mean when you have nothing—and everything—to lose?
Looking for a book that will spark real conversation? Join us as we dive into The Dispossessed—a novel that doesn’t just imagine a new world, but asks bold questions about our own.
Bring your favourite quotes from the book! I have many!!
Summary:
The novel follows Shevek, a brilliant physicist from the barren moon Anarres, an anarchist society founded on ideals of equality and shared ownership. Frustrated by growing conformity and intellectual isolation there, he travels to its twin planet Urras, a wealthy but deeply unequal, capitalist world.
In this session, we’ll explore many questions such as (but not limited to):
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What does freedom actually look like in practice?
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Can a society function without ownership or hierarchy?
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Does freedom end where hierarchy begins?
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Where is the line between idealism and control
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What does freedom mean to you?
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Can equality and individuality coexist or do they conflict?
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What are the flaws of both systems?
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Would you want to live on Anarres?
Whether you love science fiction or are simply curious about big philosophical ideas, this book offers something to wrestle with.
Expect lively discussion, differing perspectives, and plenty of moments that make you rethink what you thought you knew about society.
Come ready to question everything that you assumed was “normal” about our society.
Book:
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
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When and Where:
🗓️ Date: May 23rd
🕐 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍Location: Room L4 North (492)