Applied Philosophy

Welcome to the Applied Philosophy Book Club! We meet biweekly to bridge classic and modern thought with everyday life, exploring how deep philosophical concepts apply to our personal and professional decisions.

Here is a quick look at what our community is all about:

• What We Read: Our reading list spans the timeless foundations of classic philosophy and the human-centered inquiry of the existentialists. We explicitly incorporate fiction, novels, and narrative storytelling as powerful lenses for philosophical discovery—using stories to test dilemmas, unpack consciousness, and explore existence in vivid, relatable ways.
• Our Approach: We prioritize accessible, well-crafted texts that are highly representative of their philosophical school of thought. The goal is somewhere in between academic study and reading for pure entertainment, trying to gain meaning and significance that can be applied to real life situations and building actionable mental models and world views.
• Meeting Cadence: We gather every two weeks for structured, lively discussions.
• Participation Guidelines:
• Come as you are: No formal background in philosophy is required—just curiosity and an open mind.
• Read for application: As you read, consider how the ideas or characters reflect real-world choices,leadership, or human behavior.
• Respectful dialogue: We foster an encouraging environment where diverse perspectives, respectful debate,and testing out new ideas are actively welcomed.