What do we owe each other?
What do we owe each other?
— This is one of the most fundamental issues of political and moral philosophy and our common lives.
In Jim Jarmusch’s Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999), a hitman who lives by the 18th-century Samurai code Hagakure serves a small-time mobster as his “retainer.” His strict moral code and loyalty stand out in stark contrast to the corrupt, self-serving world of the gangsters and perhaps to our lives, too.
We'll watch film clips to explore questions such as:
– How far should loyalty extend?
– Is it an important value in our time?
– Who deserves our friendship, commitment or respect?
– What do I have to do and what kind of person do I have to be to deserve such attention in return?
– Do loyalty and honour clash? And do we truly respect those who behave honourably?
Inspired by the tradition of Ancient Greek symposia, Reel Philosophers nights help sharpen critical thinking through themed screenings and discussions gently guided by professional philosophers.
Philosophy will meet art in the Vorboss luminous office, which connects the local business community. Vorboss is a leading London internet provider, now with managed IT and cybersecurity.
If you’d like to use the free coworking space before the event, please register here.
Please note that registration for the event closes at 9 a.m. on 15 November due to the building's entry requirements.
The Flow
9:00 Coworking (registration link above)
17:30 Doors open: enjoy a drink and mingle
18:00 Meet the hosts
18:10 Club opens: join discussions led by philosophers and sparked by cinematic vignettes (no full screening)
20:00 Curtain falls. Credits and reflections
20:10 Socialising over drinks
21:00 Doors close, yet conversations tend to wander through the streets and minds long after
The office space accommodates up to 30 seated guests. Please arrive promptly to ensure your place.
Film clubs co-produced by Reputy and Philosophy for All are part of the Human RenAIssance series of interdisciplinary events in Fleet Street Quarter and beyond, aiming to connect the business community and develop human intelligence.
We aim to keep our events free. To support us, choose the Reel Supporter ticket. To become a partner, contact Helen Rantsevitch.
Producers:
Philosophy for All (PFA) is an independent non-profit association open to everyone interested in philosophy, active since 1998. It hosts various regular free events for the general public.
Reputy helps discover, grow and showcase human potential through soft skills, such as critical thinking.
Media Partners: Philosophy Now and London Daily.