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Cafe-Salon Philosophique

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…

1999

Honesty? What is That?

Café-Salon Philosophique #38 June 5th, 1999No. of Participants: 15 Host and moderator for this event is Samuel Avital, One of the world’s greatest mime artist and “Provocateur Extraordinaire” Topic for the Evening’s Discussion: “Honesty? What is that?” Samuel began the evening…

1999

Selfishness vs Self Love

Café-Salon Philosophique #39 June 19, 1999No. of Participants: 15 Evening’s Topic: “Selfishness versus Self Love” Samuel asked, “What is selfishness? Is it good or is it bad? Is altruisim valued? Are philanthropists valued? If you like your self, is that selfish?”…

1999

Is Human Extinction Preventable?

Café-Salon Philosophique #40 July 10, 1999No. of Participants: 15 Evening’s Topic for Discussion: “Are Humans Capable of Preventing Extinction?” Samuel welcomed one and all to Café Salon Philosophique. He then read the Café Guidelines as a reminder for group discussion etiquette….

1999

What is Marriage?

Café-Salon Philosophique #41 August 7, 1999No. of Participants: 17 Topic for the evening’s discussion: “What is marriage?” Samuel welcomed one and all back to Café-Salon Philosophique after a short break in July. He read the revised Café-Salon guidelines to the group…