Special Events – Current Offerings
What’s In A Name? - Saturday, May 19, 2012
Plato's Cave Allegory Study Day - Sunday, June 3, 2012
Dawn of Reason - Saturday, June 16, 2012
All are welcome to attend the School’s special events program, which draws from a broad spectrum of disciplines in the arts and sciences. The programs are organized and presented by senior students in the School who speak from direct experience in seeking to make philosophy practical within their chosen field.
Each event offers good food for the mind, body and spirit and is open to school members, their family, friends, colleagues as well as the general public.
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WHAT’S IN A NAME?
A Lecture by Paul Sheppard
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
at 7:00 pm
12 East 79th Street, New York City
What’s in a name? If we had no names for the countless forms we encounter every day, we could not function as we do. We could not communicate our human needs and desires, our thoughts and feelings, our questions and their answers. In short, without names we would not be who we are.
Or… would we? Is there anything that resists being named? Is there something — either in us or beyond us — that no name can define? Are the names we use merely convenient fictions or do they define and differentiate real entities that make up our world?
Join us in good company as we consider these questions and explore others.
Tickets at $20 include admission, wine and light refreshment. They may be purchased here or in person in the Registration Office at 12 East 79th Street. Please call 212-744-0764 for office hours.
Please Note: Special Events tend to sell out quickly; you are encouraged to register well in advance to secure a seat. Requests for refunds may be made via email to registration@philosophyworks.org or in person at the Registrar's Office in advance of the event, and will incur a $5 handling fee per seat.
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PLATO’S CAVE ALLEGORY
Study Day
SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012
12 East 79th Street, New York City
Plato’s Republic explores the essential human questions--what is our true nature, how can we discover true freedom, what sort of life leads to real and lasting happiness? Plato’s teacher, Socrates, leads the investigation and in the process presents his Cave Allegory, one of the great masterpieces of philosophical literature.
Socrates describes prisoners chained since birth at the bottom of the cave. Being unaware of the bright world above, the prisoners are totally convinced that shadows cast on the cave wall before them are the ultimate reality. Moreover, Socrates insists these prisoners are just like us "for they see only their own shadows or the shadows of one another."
What shadows do we take for reality, and what are the realities we miss? What are the chains that bind us? How can we free ourselves?
Join us to immerse yourself in Plato’s words and explore these important questions during a day that includes an opening presentation, group study sessions, light entertainment, a great Greek lunch and more. You are encouraged to invite family and friends.
Date: Sunday, June 3rd
Time: 8:30 am Coffee & Registration; 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Program
The fee is $35 which includes Refreshments, Greek Lunch, and Wine Reception; $20 for full-time students.
You may purchase your ticket here or in person in the Registration Office at 12 East 79th Street. Please call 212-744-0764 for office hours.
Please Note: Special Events tend to sell out quickly; you are encouraged to register well in advance to secure a seat. Requests for refunds may be made via email to registration@philosophyworks.org or in person at the Registrar's Office in advance of the event, and will incur a $5 handling fee per seat.
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The Dawn of Reason
A Lecture by Russell Bosworth
SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2012
at 7:00 pm
12 East 79th Street, New York City
Join us in good company as we await The Dawn of Reason.
Tickets at $20 include admission, wine and light refreshment. They may be purchased here or in person in the Registration Office at 12 East 79th Street. Please call 212-744-0764 for office hours.
Please Note: Special Events tend to sell out quickly; you are encouraged to register well in advance to secure a seat. Requests for refunds may be made via email to registration@philosophyworks.org or in person at the Registrar's Office in advance of the event, and will incur a $5 handling fee per seat.
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