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Fwd: [Hermes] "Katharsis: On the Platonic Adaptation of an Orphic Idea" by Hermann Crüwell - WIP Series - Thursday 21.03.24, Room 3A, NiG

by Adrian Fleisch

-------- Weitergeleitete Nachricht -------- Betreff: [Hermes] "Katharsis: On the Platonic Adaptation of an Orphic Idea" by Hermann Crüwell - WIP Series - Thursday 21.03.24, Room 3A, NiG Datum: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:28:23 +0100 Von: VDS Philosophy via Hermes <hermes(a)lists.philo.at> Antwort an: VDS Philosophy <vd.philosophy(a)univie.ac.at> An: hermes(a)lists.philo.at, iris(a)lists.philo.at *WIP Series 21.03.2024 - Thursday, HS 3A, NiG - "Katharsis: On the Platonic Adaptation of an Orphic Idea" by Hermann Crüwell* Dear all, This is an email to inform you that the next presentation in the Work-In-Progress series will be given by Hermann Crüwell (Ernst-Mach Postdoc, University of Vienna; Ph.D., University of Oxford)) this coming Thursday. The presentation is entitled "Katharsis: On the Platonic Adaptation of an Orphic Idea" Abstract: At the time when Plato wrote his dialogues, many people sought meaning and salvation in Orphic mystery cults. In short, Orphism taught that the soul was once in a state of primordial blessedness in the company of the gods. Because of an original sin, it fell away from this state and is now trapped in circles of reincarnation in human bodies. Only initiation into the Orphic mysteries and purification from its current impure condition can help the practitioner to be released from this circle, restore itself in its original condition and attain eternal bliss in the company of the gods once again. Plato was critical of these cults, which often demanded fees in exchange for salvation by purifying rituals and initiation into the mysteries (cf. Republic 364b–c). At the same time, he took on central concepts and narratives from the Orphics to give expression to his own philosophical outlook on the soul, its fate, and its quest for self-perfection. Focusing on the Phaedo and its concept of katharsis (purification), I explore how Plato transforms an Orphic idea to conceptualize the soul's cognitive progress towards wisdom and virtue of character by means of philosophy. The meeting will take place in lecture hall 3A (NIG, Universitätsstraße 7, 3rd floor) at 17:15 and will last up to 18:45. All are invited to join us for dinner or drinks afterward. If possible, please let us know in advance by email. You can write towip.philosophie(a)univie.ac.atif you have any questions or would like to present for the Work-in-Progress series in the SoSe24. Calendar and event information can be found at:https://vd-philosophy.univie.ac.at/phd-program/doctoral-training/wip-series/ Best wishes and we hope to see many of you there! The Organizing Team (Chiara Dankl, Martin Niederl, Yi-Jie Xia, Adrian Fleisch, Mark Basafa, Sophie Veigl, Nianzu Tu, Raphael Aybar)

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Kolloquium Donnerstag 14.03.24 18:30-20:00 Kafka: ein radikaler Perspektivist, Seminarraum 8, Hauptgebäude

by adrian.fleisch＠univie.ac.at

Liebe Freund:innen von Khora, ich darf euch ganz herzlich zur Auftaktveranstaltung unserer neuen Kolloquiums-Serie unter dem Titel "Literatur und Körper“ einladen. ACHTUNG: Das Kolloquium findet dieses Semester im Hauptgebäude, Seminarraum 8, UG, statt! In unserer ersten Einheit werden wir uns – anlässlich seines diesjährigen 150. Geburtstag – mit Franz Kafka Beschäftigen: Kann man in Kafkas Werk von radikalem Perspektivismus sprechen? Wir möchten uns dieser Frage anhand einiger Texte Kafkas und mittels Donna Haraways Konzept des „situierten Wissens“ nähern. Ob es Josef K ist, der im Gerichtsapparat verstellt durch Gänge, Bürokratieapparate, Tore und Mauern nie einen Blick auf „das Gesetz“ erhascht, der auf dem Rücken liegend erwachende Gregor Samsa oder z.B. die ungewöhnliche Verortung der Erzählerfigur in ihrem Bau in der gleichnamigen Geschichte: es scheint immer die Perspektive zu sein, die letztendlich das hervorbringt, was wir „Kafkaesk“ nennen und die große Kraft von Franz Kafkas Prosa freisetzt. "Er hat den archimedischen Punkt gefunden, hat ihn aber gegen sich ausgenützt, offenbar hat er ihn nur unter dieser Bedingung finden dürfen." (Kafka, Aphorismen: Paralipomena zur Reihe „Er“) Was ist das „Kafkaeske“ in den unhintergehbaren Perspektiven bei Kafka? Welche Macht geht von der Perspektive aus? Und welche vom Nicht-Perspektivier- und damit Perzipierbaren? Wir möchten mit euch, Kafka und Haraway philosophisch Experimentieren. Ich freue mich schon sehr auf ein neues Semester mit Khora und auf ein Wiedersehen mit euch nächsten Donnerstag. Wie gewohnt lassen wir anschließend den Abend im Café Gagarin ausklingen. Wünsche euch noch einen schönen Ausklang des heutigen Feier- und Kampftages. Liebe Grüße, Adrian -- Adrian Fleisch, BA er, he/him SSC Philosophie Universitätsstraße 7 (NIG), B 0304 +43-1-4277-46181 adrian.fleisch(a)univie.ac.at

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VDP Academic Writing Events

by Lisa Tragbar

VDP Writing Week Just before the new semester hits again, we want to push our thesis time to the max. Let's write together from Monday-Friday, 4.3.-8.3.2024, from 8:00-13:00 in room 3A, NIG, Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna. We will have 3 writing sessions à 1,5h per day, with 15-minute breaks= 8:00-9:30, 9:45-11:15, 11:30-13:00. No registration necessary. If you want to sleep in and join for the later sessions - no problem! But please join during the short breaks for the sake of our concentration. Doctoral, Master and Bachelor students welcome! VDP Academic Writing Workshop "Bird by bird! Writing powerful small assignments in flow" - 11.3.2024, 13:00-14:30, room 3A, NIG, Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna Anne Lamott wrote one of the most popular books about the writing process :"Bird by bird: Instructions on Writing & Life". The book is funny, heart warming and very wise. Looking at the whole process of writing a dissertation we will focus on the question how the actual writing phase can become productive and joyful through Anne Lamotts strategies "bird by bird" and "shitty first draft". Please bring paper, pens and an open mind. I am looking forward to meeting you and writing with you Judith Wolfsberger Author of "Frei geschrieben: Mut, Freiheit und Strategie für wissenschaftliches Schreiben" (UTB, 5. Auflage) Registration desired, please write a short mail to lisa.tragbar(a)univie.ac.at<mailto:lisa.tragbar@univie.ac.at> Optionally followed by a Writing Evening, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A VDP Writing Evenings Summer Semester 2024 The VDP Writing Evenings provide an opportunity for focused work on dissertations and academic texts. They are accessible to philosophy PhD candidates, advanced master's students, or anyone in between. (Almost) Every Monday, 15:00-19:00, in Room 3A, NIG, Universitätsstraße 7, 1010 Vienna, it's writing o'clock. No registration necessary, just show up. Each Writing Evening consists of 4 writing sessions, each session comprises 50 minutes of writing and 10 minutes of peer interaction/break. Mondays, 15:00-19:00, Room 3A, NIG 3rd floor (Except on public holidays and lecture-free periods) 11.3.24, 13:00 - 14:30, NIG, 3A: "Bird by bird! Writing powerful small assignments in flow" - Academic Writing Workshop with Judith Wolfsberger 11.3.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 18.3.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 8.4.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 22.4.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 29.4.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 6.5.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 13.5.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 27.5.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 3.6.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 10.6.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 17.6.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A 24.6.24, 15:00-19:00, NIG, 3A For questions and inquiries, please contact lisa.tragbar(a)univie.ac.at<mailto:lisa.tragbar@univie.ac.at> or eva.liedauer(a)univie.ac.at<mailto:eva.liedauer@univie.ac.at>.

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