The philosophical meetings initiated by the Palma Foundation are a series dedicated to the most important questions about humanity and the world. The starting point is philosophical texts—both classical and contemporary—which serve as the basis for shared reflection and discussion.
At each meeting, we read a selected text or an excerpt from it, and the facilitator introduces the topic and provides some background on the author. The meeting then takes the form of an open, informal discussion—we ask questions, debate, and exchange interpretations, learning to philosophize in practice about issues related to language, symbols, ethics, religion, and our relationship with authority. The meetings are open to anyone who wants to think more deeply—regardless of age, education, or prior experience with philosophy.
On International Women’s Day, we invite you to a discussion focused on reading excerpts from Judith Butler’s book *Gender Trouble*. Butler raises questions about the subject of feminism. Who is a woman? What are the characteristics that define a woman? Is the existing definition adequate and comprehensive? Butler attempts to convince us that redefining womanhood— the conscious construction of the subject of feminism, is the primary goal of feminist political practice—for is it possible to build just societies when the fundamental category is expressed through a system of repression that feminism seeks to combat?
READ THE TEXT:
Judith Butler – Gender Trouble (excerpts)
SIGN UP FOR THE MEETING
on March 8 at 6:00 p.m.
Registration begins: February 2, at 10:00 a.m.
Moderators: Michał Sternik, Emilia Gołos
Michał Sternik earned degrees in philosophy from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin and the University of Warsaw. Although he does not work professionally in philosophy, he has remained passionate about it for many years. He believes that one becomes a philosopher—through thinking, conversation, and mindfulness—and that engaging with philosophy can help one lead a more conscious and meaningful life.
We invite you to join us for a reading and discussion!
