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

Join us for a new edition of the Socrates Café with an engaging format! 🌟

In this session, the moderator will select a thought-provoking quote, topic, or question from renowned philosophers such as Voltaire, Kant, Marcus Aurelius, Hypatia of Alexandria, Rousseau, Machiavelli, Descartes, Plato, and more. 📚

A summary will be provided for your reading prior to the event. (See below - The topic of this Session)

The moderator will introduce the topic, followed by an open discussion, and we will conclude with everyone sharing their insights.

The topic of this Session

Diogenes the Cynic - "We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak."

Meaning of the quote:

• Listening is twice as valuable as talking; we should prioritize understanding others before expressing our own thoughts.
• Wisdom comes from learning, and listening is the foundation of learning.
• Humility and patience are key in communication; speaking less and listening more leads to better relationships and deeper insights.

In short: Listen more, speak less, and grow wiser.

About the Philosopher:
Learn more about Diogenes

RULES

1. Please be on time! We will start at 19:00. If you arrive late, please join quietly. First-timers should allow extra time to find the location.
2. If something unexpected happens, please cancel as soon as possible; there are lovely people on the waiting list.
3. If you repeatedly sign up and don’t show up, you may be moved to the waitlist next time.
4. Disagreements are welcome, but please express them respectfully without personal attacks.
5. Limit your attendance to one event per week to ensure everyone has an opportunity to join.
6. Remember, this is a Philosophy event focused on discussing Philosophy!

Location: Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam