Philosophers' Café

What is the role of literature in society?

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 7:00 PM

Does art necessarily have to reflect society, or shall we enjoy art for art's sake? Is reading fiction important?

Date(s): Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7 pm

Location: Nature’s Garden Organic Deli, 8968 University High Street, Burnaby | Map

Admission: Free

Related topic(s): Liberal Arts and Sciences

Moderator

Jason Carreiro  is a PhD student in SFU’s Faculty of Education. His life is devoted to literature and the silence unique to it.

About the Philosophers' Café

Philosophers’ Café is a series of informal public discussions in libraries, cafés, and restaurants throughout Metro Vancouver. The cafés, which are open to everyone, have brought dialogue and discussion to thousands of people who are interested in exploring issues from the absurd to the sublime. To learn more about the Philosophers’ Café, please visit their website.

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