The Reading Circle is on the road! We are meeting on November 15, at 7 pm at the A1 Art Space cafe (Abovyan 1/1).

Here’s a message from the moderator of the Circle – Asya Kramer. 

“What do we think when we hear the word “Liberalism”? Please, hold that thought, I’ll ask that during the reading circle; and what do we think about when we hear “Republicanism”? Apart from association with a political party in the US, I reckon, not much. Why does everyone talk about “liberalism” and “liberal values” without thinking twice, but not many do so with “republicanism”?

Republicanism originated in ancient Athens and Rome and thrived in medieval and Renaissance Europe. It has also offered a compelling political vocabulary for the revolutionary movements in France and America and resonated through the various anti-imperial, anti-monarchy, and anti-capitalist movements of the nineteenth century.

Why was it left behind? Was it absorbed by liberalism or did it just die out? I hope we will have fun discussing this, whether you think it’s a relic of a bygone age or it just awaits its revival. 

P. S. Sortition is more democratic than election, by the way”.

To join our Reading Circle you need to speak English to at least B Level and have a general interest in the topic.

Don’t forget to register in advance, and bring your friends!
As always, the participation price is just an order from the bar/kitchen of the venue.