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1999

1999

Where is Civilization Going?

Café-Salon Philosophique #33 March 20, 1999No. of Participants: 13 Topic of the Evening: “Where is Civilization Going?” After welcoming everyone to Café-Salon, Samuel asked participants to share a topic that they would like to discuss for the evening. Some suggestions were: Tuning…

1999

I’m Right, You’re Wrong

Café-Salon Philosophique #34 April 3, 1999No. of Participants: 10 Evening’s Topic for Discussion: “I’m right! You are Wrong! Samuel began the evening’s conversation by commenting on the fact, “People in this world like to be right, why is this?” Café-Salon Philosophique is a…

1999

To Be Known and Unknown

Café-Salon Philosophique #35 April 17, 1999Number of Participants: 14 The Evening’s Topic: “The Mystery of Being Known and Unknon” “What does it mean to be known and unknown?” asked Samuel. “We want to be known, but yet we want to remain anonymous. We…

1999

What is Creativity?

Café-Salon Philosophique #36 May 8, 1999No. of Participants: 10 Evening’s Topic: “What is Creativity?” “Good evening, and welcome to Café-Salon Philosophique!” Conversation flowed into discussing, “What is Creativity?” Dennis began the discussion by stating, “We are all artists, we just don’t know that…

1999

Is Mysticism an Escape?

Café-Salon Philosophique #37 May 22, 1999No. of Participants 10 Evening’s Topic: “Is Mysticism an Escape?” The evening began with participants wondering, “Is mental illness, biological or chemical?” “Does nature or nurturance affect our mental state?” Samuel thinks, “People create mental illness by creating…