About this event
***Philosophy Night meets in person & online through Zoom this month.***
This Month's Topic: Social Media: Truth, Fact, or Fiction. "Is it better to believe in things that make you happy, or to know the truth?"
Conversation Leader: Antoine
Host: Adi and Anders
In Person: Near West Oakland BART Stop (You'll get the location after you RSVP).
Online: Middle Circle via Zoom. A link will be sent to you before the event.
Introduction to Topic & Suggested Preparation for Discussion:(Folks are always welcome to join the conversation no matter how much prework has been completed):
Read Philosophy Talk Article: Should Belief Aim at Truth
Schedule:
In Person: Folks are welcome to arrive between 6:30 pm and 7 pm. We'll have some snacks, drinks, and roast smores.
Online: Bring your own food and drinks to our discussion that starts at 7 pm PST online.
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.