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

This Month's Topic: Honesty & Dishonesty

Primer: Although everyone decries the immorality of deception, there are social pressures and rewards to engage in deception. Join us in exploring the relationship to honesty and dishonesty that is most beneficial to us as humans and a society.

Conversation Leaders: Charlotte & Anders

Hosts: Michelle & Anders

• In Person: Peterson's (Inside). Located near Lake Merritt in Oakland at 395 Adams Street.

• Online: Middle Circle via Zoom. A link will be sent to you before the event.

Schedule:

• In Person: Folks are welcome to arrive after 6:30 pm and before 7 pm. We'll have some snacks and drinks to share. We'll end at 9 pm. We'll be meeting inside so make sure not to attend if you are feeling sick.

• Online: Bring your own food and drinks to our discussion that starts at 7 pm PDT online. We'll end by 9 pm PDT.

Introduction to Topic & Suggested Preparation for Discussion:(Folks are always welcome to join the conversation no matter how much prework has been completed): Links to resources

• Honest Communication video from the School of Life:

• Psychology Today article on how honesty effects intimacy

• Scholarly essay on whether we become more or less honest when we get older

• Forbes artilce reserach regarding if politicians who lie are more likely to win

• Journal article: Our perception of someone’s truthfulness is influenced by their race and our desire to be anti-racist.

• Blog on Different cultures approach the question of “what is truth”

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.