The Socrates Café — Philosophers Quotes Edition - Oba 7th floor.

Welcome to a fresh edition of the Socrates Café with an engaging new format! 🌟
In this session, our moderator will select a thought-provoking quote, topic, or question from renowned philosophers like Voltaire, Kant, Marcus Aurelius, Hypatia of Alexandria, Rousseau, Machiavelli, Descartes, Plato, and more.

A concise summary will be provided before the event (See below - The topic of this Session). Please take a moment to read it! 📚
The moderator will kick things off by reading the summary and leading an introduction to the topic before opening the floor for a lively discussion. We will conclude with a final round where everyone can share their thoughts. 🤝

The topic of this Session
John Locke - "Wherever Law ends, Tyranny begins"
This quote highlights that without fair and enforceable laws, those in power may act arbitrarily and oppress others. Locke emphasized that the law safeguards individual rights (life, liberty, property) and prevents abuse from rulers or governments. When laws are ignored, weakened, or applied unjustly, tyranny takes hold, leading to unchecked power and injustice. 👀

Why It Matters Today:
Democracies depend on the rule of law to limit power and protect rights. Absent this framework, corruption, authoritarianism, and oppression flourish, as seen in dictatorships and discriminatory regimes. Citizens must actively hold leaders accountable when laws fail to ensure justice.
In short: Law is the guardrail against tyranny; remove it, and freedom is at risk. ⚖️

About the Philosopher
Learn more about John Locke here.

RULES

1. Please be punctual! We will begin at 19:00; if you arrive late, kindly join quietly. If you are a first-timer, allow extra time to find the location. 🕖
2. If something unexpected arises, please cancel as soon as possible. There are lovely people on the waiting list!
3. If you repeatedly sign up but do not attend, you may be moved to the waitlist next time.
4. Feel free to disagree, but please do so respectfully without personal attacks.
5. Limit your attendance to one event per week to ensure everyone has a chance to participate.

Location: Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam
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