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  Philosophy Weekends in The Cilento
Talks, discourse, debates and exchange in the spirit of a free and public enquiry in and around the olive trees.

 

Activities & Delights
Forthcoming
Trekking Amalfi Coast
Trekking Cilento Coast
Horse Trekking Cilento
Mountain Biking
Canoeing
Olive picking
Delights
The Cilento
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Planned 2008 Encounters
May
Parmenides & Greek Philosophy. Venue: Elea
La Fisica moderna e le sue implicazioni filosofiche rivoluzionarie. Venue: Elea
June
Nicola Abbanagno: Salerno's existentialist philosopher of the first order. Venue: Salerno
Soren Kiekergaard: The father of existentialism. Venue: Elea
Nov/Dec
Olive picking and some talks on Thales. Venue: under some olive trees near Elea

The 2008 Wish List

Free Will: Epiphenomenalism's greatest trick?
Consciousness: What is it, and is it a good thing?
Friendship & Money: Like water & oil
2+2=4: Does it really, and why?
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Philosophical Encounters in May

 

Why are the encounters held at Elea/Ascea in the Cilento, Southern Italy?
There are three good reasons. First, It is the birth place of Parmenides. Second, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and all philosophers ever since their time have been influenced by what took place at Elea, c. 500 BC. Third, The Cilento is an outstanding area of natural beauty.

Who attends the weekends?
Anyone with an interest in philosophy and science, an appreciation for exquisite cuisine and who enjoys (or is in need of!) inspiring surroundings and like minded company.

Are the speakers qualified academics?
Yes, generally they're either post doctoral university lecturers or professors. Occasionally an outstanding post-graduate philosophy reader will be invited to speak on a particular topic.

Is it possible to attend just one night, say saturday evening?
This depends on our numbers. We try to offer the weekends as economically as possible without compromising on quality, so achieving sufficient numbers is important for covering costs. However, if we have sufficient numbers then single night attendance may be possible. Please enquire directly to us about this. Usually the minimum is a weekend (2 nights).

 

 
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