Practical Philosophy: Philosophical Thinking and Acting in Daily Life
Aula, MaastrichtDiscover how to apply philosophy in daily life during an inspiring lecture by public philosopher Jacqueline Duurland.
Philosophy: what use is it and how can we apply it in practice? Philosophy sometimes has the reputation of being heavy and dusty, but it is not at all. During this lecture, Jacqueline Duurland shows how you can easily apply philosophical thinking and acting in daily life, and why that is important.
Central to this lecture are questions such as: What does philosophy teach us today? How can we apply philosophy in our daily lives? What influence does it have on our view of the world, our mood, friendships and conversations? Jacqueline Duurland guides us through these subjects, with the cheerful, illusion-free worldview of her favourite philosopher Schopenhauer.
This lecture ties in with the thea…
Philosophy: what use is it and how can we apply it in practice? Philosophy sometimes has the reputation of being heavy and dusty, but it is not at all. During this lecture, Jacqueline Duurland shows how you can easily apply philosophical thinking and acting in daily life, and why that is important.
Central to this lecture are questions such as: What does philosophy teach us today? How can we apply philosophy in our daily lives? What influence does it have on our view of the world, our mood, friendships and conversations? Jacqueline Duurland guides us through these subjects, with the cheerful, illusion-free worldview of her favourite philosopher Schopenhauer.
This lecture ties in with the theatre performance 'Schopenhauer' about the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. Those who register for the Studium Generale programme will receive a confirmation with a code for a discounted ticket to the performance 'Schopenhauer' on Wednesday 16 April at Theater aan het Vrijthof, as long as tickets are available.
When
- Thursday the 10th of april 2025 from 20:00 to 21:30
Prices
- Free
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