A unique reading group, started by a PhD holder in psychology and YouTuber, breaks the mold of typical book clubs. This post describes the group’s laid-back approach to discussing a wide range of texts, emphasizing open dialogue, philosophical pluralism, connection to everyday life, and personal perspectives. Find out what makes these discussions so engaging, and get a sneak peek at their future plans.
Category: Philosophy
Interview with Sebastjan Vörös: Minds, Worlds & Non-Duality
In an interview with Davood Gozli, Sebastjan Vörös reflects on the motive to connect science and philosophy, exploring life’s dynamic essence, challenging dualistic and mechanistic views, inspired by thinkers like Francisco Varela, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Georges Canguilhem.
Forthcoming Group Discussions: Deconstruction & Pragmatism
I have selected the next book for our Saturday reading group, which we will begin in January: Deconstruction & Pragmatism. I’ve chosen it for several reasons. This book is an excellent choice for both new and existing members. It’s an exciting next step following our recent discussions on Understanding Poststructuralism, and stands out for being…
Alireza Taheri: Interviews & Lectures
Dr. Alireza Taheri is a psychotherapist and psychoanalytic theorist with a primary focus on Lacanian theory. Among his published work is the book Hegelian-Lacanian Variations on Late Modernity: Spectre of Madness published by Routledge (2020) and a chapter titled “On Psychoanalysis and Violence: Contemporary Lacanian Perspectives,” featured in the collected volume On Psychoanalysis and Violence:…
Re-Discovering the Richness of Everyday Life
Over the past two years, I have created a series of videos based on the book, Qualitative Inquiry in Everyday Life by Svend Brinkmann. I posted the final part a few days ago. In this post, I want to discuss the book’s importance and who can benefit from it. Why is this book important? First,…