Event

HUMA-café with Yoram Stein: Afkicken met Spinoza

Sun 15 Nov · 15:00–18:00

About

Philosopher Yoram Stein speaks about addiction and Spinoza at Perdu, Amsterdam, on Sunday 15 November from 15:00 to 18:00. A conversation with the audience follows.

What to expect

Yoram Stein looks at addiction through the thinking of Spinoza and draws on his own struggles as a person, father and teacher.

Stein on Spinoza and addiction
Drinks, drugs, phones, social media, food
Conversation with Stein afterwards
Organised by Humanistisch Verbond

Questions

When does HUMA-café with Yoram Stein: Afkicken met Spinoza start and end?

HUMA-café with Yoram Stein: Afkicken met Spinoza runs Sunday, 15 November 2026, 15:00 until 18:00.

Where is HUMA-café with Yoram Stein: Afkicken met Spinoza?

HUMA-café with Yoram Stein: Afkicken met Spinoza takes place at Foundation Perdu, Kloveniersburgwal 86, Amsterdam.

How much are tickets for HUMA-café with Yoram Stein: Afkicken met Spinoza?

Tickets for HUMA-café with Yoram Stein: Afkicken met Spinoza cost from €10 on the official ticket shop.

What is the talk about?

Addiction, and how Spinoza describes our 'slavery' and how we can still live as a 'free person'.

Stein sees addiction not as illness or choice, but as the opposite of a philosophical life.

He also discusses phones, social media, food and moral indignation.

Can I join the conversation?

Yes, after the talk there is a conversation with Stein and with each other.

Amsterdam

Getting there

Foundation Perdu, Kloveniersburgwal 86, 1012 CZ Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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