Dr. Jens Wimmers in Fürth: Philosophical Night Café about Human and Animal
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Philosophical Night Café in Fürth: An Evening about Human and Animal
In the Philosophical Night Café of the Volksbücherei Fürth, intellectual curiosity meets the intimate atmosphere of a library high above the city. On November 16, 2026, Dr. Jens Wimmers invites you to an evening of conversation about the relationship between humans and animals – open to all who prefer to deepen philosophical questions rather than shorten them.
A Literary-Philosophical Thinking Space
The format combines the atmosphere of a reading, conversation culture, and public philosophy into a unique experience. Wimmers guides the evening as a philosophy teacher, university lecturer, and non-fiction author, focusing on attention, judgement, and the appeal of shared reflection rather than on prior knowledge.
Topic of the Evening: Human and Animal
The tension between human self-interpretation and the animal co-world belongs to the great questions of the present. Between ethics, perception, and cultural discourse, a space opens up where philosophical reflection suddenly comes close to everyday life. This is precisely where this Night Café derives its literary and intellectual quality.
Location, Style, and Atmosphere
The Carl Friedrich Eckart Foundation City Library provides a suitable setting: calm, focused, and at the same time open to encounters. The event takes place on the 3rd and 4th floors. Accessibility, an elevator, and an accessible restroom are available; parking options on Friedrichstraße are also designated.
Participation and Registration
The reading and discussion begin at 7:00 PM. Registration is required by November 15, 2026, via email to the Volksbücherei Fürth. Admission is 5 Euros, reduced 3 Euros. Philosophical prior knowledge is explicitly not required.
Conclusion
Anyone looking for an evening where thinking becomes a tangible, shared experience will find a strong date in the Fürth cultural calendar. The Philosophical Night Café promises inspiration, enthusiasm for discussion, and a thoughtful look at one of the oldest questions of all: What separates us from the animal – and what connects us with it? Anyone who wants to experience philosophy not just by reading but by living it should attend this evening live.
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- Publisher: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-54599-7
