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.
About this Event
***Philosophy Night will meet online through Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic and air quality concerns. Grab a beverage, some dinner or snacks and join us for engaging conversation.***
This Month's Topic: What is othering and how does it affect us?
Conversation Leader(s): Jason Emberley & Darragh Leddy
Host: Middle Circle
Food & Drinks: Bring your own food and drinks to our online discussion.
Suggested Preparation for Discussion (Folks are always welcome to join the conversation no matter how much prework has been completed) :
Lab Studies How To Improve 'Difficult Conversations' 13 minute audio interview with Peter Coleman, founder of the Difficult Conversations Lab.
They Were Once Neo-Nazis. You Can Learn from Them. Powerful stories of leaving hate groups offer insights for your own life. Article by Matthew Legge.
A Letter on Justice and Open Debate Letter appearing in Harper’s Magazine:
Additional Preparation:
Matthew Legge: Are We Done Fighting? Building Understanding in a World of Hate and Division. This is a great presentation if you have time to watch it! The presentation is an hour long with questions and answers after.
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, or while signing-up below. 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!***