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Introducing Curiosity in Session: Philosophy classes and workshops on the questions that matter

Curiosity in Session is Being and Becoming’s new educational initiative. It seeks to facilitate public access to philosophy while increasing public philosophical literacy through alternating bi-weekly (on alternate weeks to Cafés) Curiosity Classes and Philosophical Skills Workshops.

Curiosity Classes (“CC”) are read-ahead seminars that explore the previous week’s Curiosity Café theme at a more in-depth level in a collaborative classroom environment. Led by Director of Educational Programming Dr. Alexandra Gustafson and rotating guest facilitators, attendees will have the opportunity to read, discuss, and learn from important philosophical works in a structured and accessible environment. In doing so, attendees can expect to:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the subject at hand, including what relevant academics and other important philosophers have had to say about the subject
  • Develop a general familiarity with philosophical texts, terminology, concepts, and views
  • Become more practiced at the complementary skills of reading and discussing difficult or unfamiliar philosophical texts

Philosophical Skills Workshops (“SW”) are interactive, activity-based sessions designed to help you expand your philosophical toolkit. They require no prior experience or preparation. Led primarily by Alexandra, attendees will gain hands-on experience practicing essential philosophical skills like:

  • Reconstructing a philosophical argument for greater clarity and understanding
  • Evaluating a philosophical argument for general plausibility
  • Evaluating a philosophical argument for validity and soundness
  • Identifying argumentative fallacies

We can’t wait to learn with you!

Our next Curiosity in Session event is: 

Save the dates:

  • First-Ever Curiosity Class: Saturday, May 10th from 1-3 pm 
  • First-Ever Philosophical Skills Workshop: Saturday, May 24th from 1-3 pm

Tickets will be available on Eventbrite soon!

Questions? Contact alexandra@beingnbecoming.org