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SUMMARY:Satire and Philosophy
LOCATION:The Square Pig\, Holborn
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 20% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nSatire does not merely make us laugh. From Thomas More’s 
 Utopia to Voltaire’s Candide and Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels\, satire has b
 een one of philosophy’s sharpest ways of exposing false ideals.\n\nThis ev
 ening we will look at satire as a form of philosophical critique. Instead 
 of arguing directly\, satire creates strange worlds\, absurd characters an
 d comic distortions that make our own assumptions look questionable. A per
 fect society\, an optimistic philosophy\, a rational civilisation\, or eve
 n the search for cosmic meaning can all become ridiculous when viewed from
  the right angle.\n\nWhat happens when philosophy is put on stage and made
  to wear a mask? Does satire merely mock ideas\, or can it reveal truths t
 hat straightforward argument misses?\n\nYou do not need to have studied ph
 ilosophy or arrive with specialist knowledge. Curiosity and a willingness 
 to join the dialogue are enough.\n\nThe conversation does not have to stop
  when the formal part ends. People often stay afterwards for a drink and a
  chat\, and that informal part helps Philosophy Cafe become a friendly com
 munity rather than just a series of events.\n\nWhere: Downstairs room\, Sq
 uare Pig\, Holborn (private room)\n\nNB: The event begins at 7pm\, doors o
 pen at 6:50pm. Event ends at 9pm\n\nFormat: 10-minute intro talk → vote on
  questions → small-group discussions → share insights with the whole room\
 n\nDiscounts: If cost is a barrier\, we want to make the session as access
 ible as possible. If you are a student\, unemployed\, or on a low income\,
  please feel free to send me a direct message to get a reduced-price place
 .\n\nRefunds: If you are unable to attend and would like a refund\, please
  send me a direct message at least 48 hours before the event. Unfortunatel
 y\, I’m not able to offer refunds for cancellations made after this point\
 , as it becomes difficult to reallocate places at short notice.
URL:https://www.meetup.com/the-philosophy-cafe-london/events/315229585/
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