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.

This Month's Topic: The Anthropocene: Humanity and the Near Future

Conversation Leader(s): Scott & Ali

Host: Anders and family are hosting at their place in Oakland for the locals. Online: If you are joining online, you can do that via Zoom. A link will be sent to you after registration and before the event.

Schedule:

In Person: Folks are welcome to arrive after 6:30 pm. A shared conversation will start at 7pm. Food and drinks will be provided.

Online: Bring your own food and drinks to our discussion that starts at 7 pm PT online.

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

• For a critical theory of the Anthropocene by Anne Fremaux (article)

• The debate over the Anthropocene, explained by Vox (9 min video)
• The Anthropocene and the Near Future by Crash Course (11 min video)
• Anthropocene: A Very Short Introduction with Erle C. Ellis by Oxford University Press (4 min video)
• Nature in the Anthropocene: What it no longer is, Will never again be, and What it can become by International Journal of Wilderness (article)
• We Are Nature Living in the Anthropocene by Carnegie Museum of Natural History (5 min video)

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!***