You are a Story: Illinois Novelist Ray Bradbury Teaches Us About Who We Are In-Person
Dr. Aaron Lawler uses books by popular Illinois authors to explore common philosophical questions about self and purpose and help audiences reflect on their own personal stories.
The big questions that we have all asked at some point in our lives – “Who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, “What does it all mean?”, and so on – are often addressed in the realms of philosophy, poetry, and psychology. The quest for these answers is a major force in human life. This workshop/presentation examines the intersection of philosophy, poetry, and psychology to see what attracts us to the quest for meaning and purpose, while also investigating how this quest affects the way we live. This exploration will provide new and fascinating insights into the human experience while encouraging participants to keep asking questions about human nature.
The presentation/workshop is split into three interactive parts: personal identity, reflections becoming reality, and learning as transformation. Participants will explore work and ideas from VS Ramachandran, Elizabeth Loftus, David Parfit, John Locke, and Ray Bradbury.