A Sentimental Education: Navigating Chosen Families, Mentors, and Lovers

Join philosopher Agnes Callard, Interintellect founder Anna Gát, and Irina Dumitrescu, writer and professor of English medieval studies, and explore the dynamics of intellectual and emotional connections outside traditional family structures, including lovers, mentors, and chosen families. The concept of Eros—defined by Plato as a powerful and often destructive force—has evolved. While historically many viewed…

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Love and Alienation: Kate Kirkpatrick on Simone de Beauvoir

Join philosopher Kate Kirkpatrick in London for an offline discussion of Simone de Beauvoir's insights on love and alienation. Hosted by Interintellect fellow Bryan Kam. In this SuperSalon discussion, we will delve into the moral vision that Beauvoir proposes for loving and being loved well, as well as how her groundbreaking work continues to resonate…

Recognizing Pseudoscience: Alchemy, Astrology, and Magic in the Ancient World

Online

Join philosopher Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore what pseudoscience is and how to recognize it, all with reference to astrology, alchemy, and magic in the ancient world. This salon is the first episode in a series on the nature of science – its power, limits, and the potential dangers it poses. Very often, claims about what…