SALON LUITPOLD | Tod und Mysterium | Rico Gutschmidt

In the organizer's words:

A philosophical discussion about the incomprehensibility of the end of life, with Rico Gutschmidt/TUM

The Philosophical Café opens up a reflective space for questions that are often neglected in everyday life. The maxim here is: thinking works best in dialog. No prior knowledge is required. You are cordially invited to join in the discussion.

Various forms of thinking about death, which have been discussed and tested in philosophy since ancient times, strive for a good relationship with one's own death. Freud's assumption that we unconsciously feel immortal is confirmed by sociological studies, according to which people often do not think beyond one year and usually rightly assume that they will not die within this period. It is therefore not a matter of course to be aware of one's own finiteness, but according to numerous philosophical teachings, this can lead to a freer and more authentic life, whereby one finds meaning in life precisely through one's own finiteness. The best way to immunize oneself against fear is to frequently deal with death. This is an invitation to do just that.

PD Dr. Rico Gutschmidt, Philosopher in Residence at TUM's Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), Professor of Spiritual Care and Psychosomatic Health at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at TUM's Klinikum rechts der Isar