The Philosopher’s Hat Club invites participants to put their philosopher’s hat on, and once a month to engage in a meaningful and facilitated conversation, about the world we live in, with other participants. And have fun, of course!

No philosophical background required! All welcome!

The theme for this edition of the Philosopher’s Hat Club is:

#time #chronos #deeptime #beingintime #impermanence

With the transition from 2021 to 2022, for the first event this year we've chosen a 'timely' topic, namely the time itself.

Oliver Burkeman in his book Four thousands weeks reminds us of the finite time we have and asks questions whether we can be more efficient with our time left and how to go about it. Martin Heidegger speaks of our existence as being-towards-death and puts the time at the centre of the nature of our existence. Passing of time, whether understood as linear or circular has been at the core of all cultures and societies, influencing how they lived their lives. From the first megalithic calendars, through the calendar wars of the Christian era, to the time-saving apps on our smart phones.

Together we'll enquire into questions related to time, our relationship with it, while trying to define it more clearly for ourselves.

MEMBERSHIP

THIS IS A DONATION-BASED EVENT, WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT. ALL CLUB MEMBERS COME FREE. GET YOUR MEMBERSHIP ON OUR WEBSITE

https://www.creativetogether.ie/join-philosophers-hat-club

IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD A DONATION PLEASE CONTACT US AND WE'LL MAKE IT AVAILABLE FOR FREE. WE OFFER A FREE TRIAL ON THE MEMBERSHIP ON OUR THE WEBSITE.

ABOUT THE ORGANISERS

The meetings are facilitated by Lukasz Krzywon from Creative Together (based in Cong, Co. Mayo) and Brid Conroy from Tertulia bookshop (Westport, Co. Mayo). Both share an interest in philosophy and philosophical thinking. Lukasz is a philosopher, author, and educator. He is passionate about teaching children how to think well and about introducing important ideas using philosophical enquiry into Irish classrooms. He has trained with the best facilitators in Ireland and the UK. Brid, whose background is also in philosophy aims, to make a positive contribution to the way the world thinks through Tertulia, a bookshop Like no other. The Club is a joint venture between Creative Together and Tertulia, a bookshop Like no other, and the initiative is supported by Spot Lit EU in association with the Western Development Commission.

CODE OF CONDUCT

• We are all co-creating a safe space for thinking together on interesting topics. Participation is voluntary.
• Our meetings are not debates. We are not here to win in the discussion but to enjoy it.
• Our meetings are not opinion forums. Support your claims with arguments that can be challenged by anyone in the group.
• Respect all participants. Listen attentively. Speak respectfully.
• Try to be concise and to the point. Make space for others.
• No verbal or written (chat) abuse will be tolerated.
• If anyone breaks the rules, the facilitators hold the right to block the person or ask the person to leave the meeting.

ONLINE EVENT

This event takes place on Zoom. Please ensure you have a working microphone, camera, and a good connection for the evening for the best experience.

The event is aimed at adults (16+)