No Exit 18 Oct Oct 18 – Oct 26 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm AUC New Cairo Step into the existentialist realm of Jean-Paul Sartre's masterpiece, No Exit (Huis Clos), where three characters, inextricably entwined in each other's stories, embody the notion that people can be both our salvation and our torture. Learn More
The Exclusion of Women Thinkers in the History of Philosophy 06 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AUC New Cairo If one asks people to name a philosopher most people think of figures like Plato, Aristotle or Nietzsche, that is, of white men of a certain age, probably wearing some kind of beard. Yet, in recent years, work on “forgotten” historical female and/or non-white thinkers has gained momentum, and more and more of them are getting rediscovered. In this talk, Ariane Schneck will focus on the neglecte... Learn More
Descartes and Elisabeth of Bohemia on Emotions and Emotional Control 20 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AUC New Cairo In May 1643, Elisabeth of Bohemia and René Descartes began a correspondence that lasted for more than six years. This correspondence is best known today for Elisabeth’s penetrating criticism regarding the possibility of mind-body interaction. However, a growing number of scholars have begun to conceive of Elisabeth as more than a mere critic of Descartes and have accordingly sought to shed ligh... Learn More
Leibniz’s Idealism and the Problem of Extension 27 Nov 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AUC New Cairo Explore Leibniz's philosophy of mind and the concept of pre-established harmony. Join Martin Lin's lecture to gain insights into the interconnectedness of mind and body and how Leibniz's ideas extend beyond perception and consciousness. Learn More
On Kant’s Notion of the Common Sense 24 Oct 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm AUC New Cairo The aim of the talk is to clarify the notion of sensus communis in Kant’s philosophy. Kant uses the concept of common sense in various contexts and throughout the entire development of his thinking. In the Critique of Judgment Kant wants to circumscribe the meaning of the concept of common sense to a way of feeling we have in common, so he uses the Latin expression sensus communis, to distingui... Learn More
Stress Management 12 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AUC New Cairo Do you find yourself easily agitated or snappy? Are the little things getting on your nerves? Join us in this workshop to learn effective strategies to destress and restabilize your reactions to stressful situations. Learn More
Self-Care as a Lifestyle 11 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AUC New Cairo Are you aware of the importance of self-care? Do you practice self-care in your daily life? Join us in this interactive workshop in celebration of World Mental Health Week to learn about simple and fun self-care activities to enhance general wellbeing. Learn More
Burnout 09 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AUC New Cairo This session is an introduction to understanding and adjusting our personal energetic boundaries to avoid emotional and mental overload and burnout. Learn More
Exploring the Legacy: On Arabic and its Contribution to World Civilization 16 Oct 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AUC New Cairo ALNG Lecture- مساهمة اللغة العربية في الحضارة والثقافة الإنسانية Learn More
Mental Health Week 08 Oct Oct 8 – Oct 12 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm AUC New Cairo Don’t miss AUC's week-long celebration for World Mental Health Day! Enjoy workshops, fun activities and self-care sessions as part of AUC’s commitment and dedication to supporting mental health and wellbeing. Learn More