Philosophy and Coffee @ Heritage Park in Old Town

Join us to continue the discussion of Martin Heidegger’s thinking. You may choose to read one or more of these short essays: • On the Essence of Truth - https://tinyurl.com/tye2zk4s • Letter on Humanism - https://tinyurl\.com/55jh2yky • The End of Philosophy and the Task of Thinking - https://tinyurl\.com/2b457chm (scroll to pg 55) All three can also be found in *Basic Writings: Essential Martin Heidegger*. For an overview of Heidegger's thinking, take a look at How to Read Heidegger by Mark Wrathall which contains excerpts from *Being and Time*, as well as from his best-known essays and lectures. It can be found at https://archive.org/details/mark-wrathall-how-to-read-heidegger/mode/2up What to expect: * Free event * Casual attire — come as you are * Laid-back, chill vibe * No expertise required * No reading ahead necessary - it helps to get a good understanding as we don't have enough time to get through whole texts but we will cover the big concepts from each work. * No pressure to speak — listening is participation * Bring a chair! Outdoor seating is uncomfortable. * Bring a sunhat This is not a lecture, debate club, therapy group, or religious study. It’s an informal, open discussion centered on original source material, curiosity, and respectful listening. We'll provide discussion prompts and share useful links to source material for anyone interested, but showing up is enough.