The Case for a Philosophical Life w/ Agnes Callard

Schedule

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Debatpodium Arminius | Rotterdam, ZH

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The secret to a good life? Thinking like Socrates. On Monday October 20 we welcome renowned philosopher and public intellectual Agnes Callard, celebrating the Dutch translation of her new book Open Socrates. Named one of The Guardian’s most anticipated books of 2025, Open Socrates offers a bold reappraisal of the iconic thinker—not as a distant historical figure, but as a vital guide for modern life.
In this public talk, Callard uncovers the radical force at the heart of Socratic philosophy: the idea that we need one another to ask the most important questions—about love, death, politics, and how to live. She argues that Socratic philosophy is not about having the right answers, but about being radically open to change—through conversation, self-examination, and the often uncomfortable process of thinking in public. Callard invites us to rediscover philosophy as a shared, transformative practice—and to consider what it really means to lead an examined life.
📍 Arminius, Museumpark 3, Rotterdam
🗓️ Monday 20 October 2025
⏰ Talk at 20:00h
🍸 Drinks from 19:30h
📲 More info & tickets on our website
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