We are social creatures. A crucial part of how we understand ourselves and the society within which we live is through understanding and appreciating the perspectives others have of us. But what, exactly, does it mean to “know” what someone else thinks about us? Can another person ever “truly know” who you are? Can we ever fully appreciate another person’s inner thoughts on who or what we are? Is knowing one another a prerequisite for mutual appreciation or merely a step towards it? And finally, what role do the perceptions of others play in our own self understanding, or even self realization?
Join Philosofarian for a Scoundrels-style conversation built around questions rather than lectures. We’ll examine what might be meant by “knowing” one another, what it would mean for this knowledge to be “right” or “true”, and what it might do for our own understanding of self.
No philosophy background is needed. Bring your curiosity, your contradictions, and a willingness to both think out loud and listen with other people.
After Grand Opening Week
Conversations like this continue throughout the year through Scoundrels discussions, classes, talks, and other guided gatherings. If you leave with a better question than the one you arrived with, bring it back and we’ll explore more together.