What we’re about
Join us if you're interested in philosophy, literature, film, and socializing. This group will be for people who want to talk about books and movies that explore life's big questions. We won't presuppose any definite answers. It's more about the journey than the destination.
We will have regular meetups with different formats. Once a month we will meet to discuss a book or selection from a book. Readings will vary widely, ranging from ancient philosophy and literature to contemporary fiction and nonfiction. Each month, we will also have social gatherings, film outings, and open discussion meetups.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Philosophy in the Wild - The 29TH Annual Festival of IndiaNorth Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte, NC
Come enjoy this amazing event! There are performances taking place all day in the Blumenthal, and food, art, and other souvenir vendors set up along Tryon Street.
Descriptions from the event website below:
Features captivating performances blending Bollywood glamour and classical Indian dance, with breathtaking choreography and soul-stirring music. Explore vibrant showcases of art, crafts, attire, and cuisine from across India, and shop for Indian clothing and jewelry outside on Tryon Street.
• Cultural exhibits
• Indian dance performances
• Art gallery & interactive kids art corner
• Immerse in Indian traditions like Henna art, Saree Draping, Turban Tying and more
• Savor Indian cuisine at the food court
• Shop for Indian Souvenirs at the Bazaar
• Yoga Exhibit
• School Contest Exhibit
• Rangoli workshop
• Dance workshop - The Metamorphosis by Franz KafkaAmélie's French Bakery & Café, Charlotte, NC
It was a dreary morning with raindrops beating on the window gutter when Gregor Samsa awoke from uneasy dreams. Only Gregor hadn’t woken up as the “him” he was when he went to sleep. He woke up transformed into “einem ungeheuren Ungeziefer”- a monstrous vermin*.
After discovering his transformation, some of his first thoughts were about work- how exhausting his job was, the constant travel, having no close connections due to his work schedule- and paying off his parent’s debt.
One thing that makes Kafka's The Metamorphosis so compelling is that it is open to interpretation, and there are so many different lenses you can look at it through, including: an existentialist lens, a Marxist lens, a mental illness lens, and the lens of abuse within a family, and this is just naming a few.
Let’s talk about our thoughts on this story, how it makes us feel, and the different interpretations of it.
Reading is welcomed, but not required! Bring yourself and your perspectives.
If you would like to read the short story, it can be found here.
It is also available for free on Hoopla as an ebook or an audiobook.*The Metamorphosis was originally published in German as Die Verwandlung. There are many translations of the short story. Some versions state that he was transformed into a “gigantic insect,” “a bug,” and so on.
