***Philosophy Night meets online through Zoom and now in person again.***
This Month's Topic: The Philosophy of Family and the Inner Circle
Conversation Leader(s): Christine Harder and Saliem Than
Suggested Preparation for Discussion: (Folks are always welcome to join the conversation no matter how much prework has been completed):
11 Parenting Styles From Around the World from Very Well Family
How Do You Define ‘Family’? from The New York Times
Family Obligations Video (9 mins) from Crash Course Philosophy
Philosophy and the Family Lecture (3 hrs) from the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
Unpopular Ideas About Children by Julia Galef
Host: Middle Circle on Zoom and in person in the backyard of Christine & Nicks Place at 1820 5th Ave, Oakland.
Schedule: Online: Bring your own food and drinks to our discussion that starts at 7 pm PST online. In person: Join us for snacks, drinks, and socializing starting at 6:30 pm PST with discussion to start at 7 pm with the online participants.
What is Philosophy Night?: Middle Circle's monthly philosophy night creates a place for friends or strangers to dig into the topics that mean the most in our lives. Each gathering is hosted and facilitated by Middle Circle community members and centers on an age-old philosophical question. There is always food, beer & wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available.
Cost: Please plan to contribute $10-20 to Middle Circle to support hosting the gathering. You can donate at the event, right now through Venmo (@middlecircle), through PayPal's Charitable Giving Portal, through your works giving program, or while signing-up below. Donations are tax deductible. Donating is important to Middle Circle's vitality however no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
What If I Haven't Studied Philosophy?: You don't need to be well versed in philosophy to participate. Philosophy literally means love of wisdom. All that's needed is an interest in having a great conversation about a meaningful topic with good company.
***Note this event is listed as private but the information is sharable. Feel free to share this invitation with friends and acquaintances that you think would like to participate!***