If you would like to read along with us, you can purchase a copy of The Existentialist Cafe: Freedom, Being and Apricot Cocktails from here. The second chapter of the book takes us to the university town of Freiburg in Germany, which Emmanuel Levinas (a student of Husserl) dubbed the ‘City of Phenomenology.’ It focusesContinue reading “Book Club: The Existentialist Café: Freedom, Being and Apricot Cocktails Chapter Two *Spoilers*”
Tag Archives: Existence
Does Santa Exist? The Problem of Existence
DISCLAIMER: IF YOU BELIEVE IN SANTA’S EXISTENCE, DON’T READ THIS. This piece was influenced by Dr Christopher Janaway during an Ancient Greek Philosophy Lecture We make the distinction of existence daily but its relevancy increases at Christmas. This is because of Santa. As a society, we teach children that there is a being who deliversContinue reading “Does Santa Exist? The Problem of Existence”
The Philosopher’s Boxing Ring: Russell vs Copleston
IntroductionThere is nothing more exciting than an argument between two philosophers on a subject they are passionate about. What is even more exciting is seeing who wins. This article will look at Russell and Father Copelston’s debate over the cosmological argument and who actually wins.Background To The DebateThe debate in question occurred on the BBCContinue reading “The Philosopher’s Boxing Ring: Russell vs Copleston”
Philosopher Ad Absurdum 