Kolumba
Kolumbastraße 4
D-50667 Köln
tel +49 (0)221 9331930
fax +49 (0)221 93319333
October 2014 to July 2015 Thursdays, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.
Philosophical Discussion (in German) Asking questions and placing things in question are essential components in works by the Swiss artist duo Peter Fischli (b.1952) and David Weiss (1946–2012). We take up questions posed in their artists' book Will Happiness Find Me?, published in 2002 (on display in Room 20), in order to reflect together, under the direction of Professor Andreas Speer on themes that move us. (You are very welcome to participate. Please join us…) Oct.16: Should I smash up everything? A discussion on the relationship between man and violence Oct.23: Could a man today live in a cave with a completely strange woman? A discussion about the difference between man and woman Oct.30: Why do I let people boss me around? A discussion about the sense of laws and orders that limit the freedom of the individual Nov.6: Must we atone for everything? A discussion about righteousness Nov.13: Is my indecisiveness the most beautiful experience of my free will? A discussion about the freedom of man Nov.20: Is it more important that the world does fine or that I do? A discussion about mercy Nov.27: Does my soul sometimes drive around at night without an exhaust pipe? A discussion on the soul and its relationship to the body Dec.4: Is the devil happy with me? A discussion about God Dec.11: Should I just stay in bed? A discussion about actionism Dec.18: Should I prevent my wife from admiring criminals on TV? A discussion about fantasy and play Jan.8: Would I make a good Japanese? A discussion about the role nationalism plays in identity Jan.15: Can one think (of) everything? A discussion on the limits of thought Jan.22: Is my lack of knowledge a roomy/ cozy cave? A discussion on education Jan.29: Why are the others always doing better? A discussion on envy (to be continued) | ||||