ERA Rotterdam

WHAT: Bye Bye Bachelor
WHEN: 15th July, 19:30
WHERE: Faas

Did you or your friends graduate philosophy this year? Whether it be the bachelor or master, congratulations!
To celebrate this amazing feat we are hosting an open bar just for you. Expect a few props provided by us so that you can take some great photos to remember the moment.
See you on the 15th at Faas 🎓

The 27th edition of the Erasmus Student Journal of Philosophy (ESJP) is now available! The ESJP published the best philosophical papers, written by your fellow students.
And with this edition, you can get a free coffee at Tosti World while supplies last. You just have to show this post!
This edition features papers by Charlie van Dijl, Heloísa Nerone, Pepijn op den Beek, Alice Lucchiari, a correspondence between Ahmet Öğüt and Umut Derman Tacyildiz and an interview with Dr Irene van Oorschot by Georgina Aránzazu Dijkstra.
A special thanks to Alice Lucchiari and Camilla Iannucci, for the cover art and Umut Derman Tacyildiz for the posters
We hope that their philosophical insights inspire you! You can find the latest edition (and the previous ones) via the link in our bio.
On behalf of the editorial board, Sterre Kanon (Editor-in-chief) and Joren Smits (Secretary).

WHAT: 33rd board announcement drinks
WHEN: 17th June, 20:00
WHERE: Kaapse Maria

Drumroll please...
Here comes the 33rd board of ERA!
We are very excited to announce and celebrate the new board and give them a night of baptism they won’t forget.
Grab a free drink together with us, everyone is very welcome
And have we mentioned there is an open bar (for ERA members)?
Hope to see you at Faas!

WHAT: CULTure Talk with Jamie van der Klaauw and Ryan Kopaitich
WHEN: 15th of June, 20:00
WHERE: Proeflokaal Faas

Do you find more philosophy in Dostoyevsky or Tarkovsky? Or perhaps, Virginia Woolf or David Lynch?

In this special edition of Culture Talk, Politics & Critique professors Jamie van der Klaauw and Ryan Kopaitich invite you to a debate on the long-standing question: which artistic medium is a better fit for philosophical questions, literature or film?

Taking opposing sides on the topic, Ryan will defend literature as the better medium to discuss philosophical ideas, while Jamie will make the argument that film is able to engage in philosophy in ways that literature cannot. After each side makes their case, the discussion will then, in true Politics & Critique fashion, be opened up to the audience. If you found yourself picking a side when reading this, then this evening is the perfect time for you to defend and justify your position!

Whether you already have a strong opinion favoring either one, or you just want to hear more about the relationship between philosophy and different cultural media, come join us at Faas for an evening full of critical analysis.

See you there!

WHAT: Philosophy night - Resistance
WHEN: 12th June, 20:00
WHERE: Dokhuis (Doklaan 10, Rotterdam)

During this edition of Philosophy Night, we will talk about resistance. During these times, resistance is something we almost see on a daily basis. We will ask ourselves who can resist and where the threshold of resistance lies. We will talk about philosophers like Camus, Žižek and maybe even throw in a classic or two. Don’t resist coming to this wonderful return of Philosophy Night!

Philosophy Night is an event where we talk about philosophical topics. You don’t need to read up on anything in advance, as you will get up to speed at the start of the night. After the opening we discuss questions in smaller groups, so everyone gets a chance to share what they think. There is no right or wrong answer. Try to tell why you think something is true (or not) and you will walk out having had wonderful conversations. We rotate between plenary discussions and smaller group conversations to get as much interaction as we can. Welcome to everyone who is interested!

Kas Molenaar is a philosopher from Rotterdam who one could call a ‘real’ philosopher as he thinks and talks about it day and night. During Philosophy Nights he will talk about thinkers and books to give everyone there a starting point for wonderful conversations. Amongst his favourites are Heidegger and Bataille.

Christiaan Verheij is a secondary school teacher from Sliedrecht. During Philosophy Nights he will host the evening and guide the process as best as he can to make sure everyone can take part in our conversations. With a bit of self-mockery, he’ll try to create a place for open conversations where everyone has a place.
No sign-up required.