The Philosophical Café in the Blue Note cultural lounge is dedicated to socially relevant topics, which are examined from a philosophical perspective by the four retired professors Harald Kerber, Reinhold Mokrosch, Arnim Regenbogen and Elk Franke. The format is aimed at all interested citizens, regardless of their theoretical or practical knowledge of philosophy. It is intended to encourage philosophizing and reflection and facilitate discussions between the guests.

Event on May 11, 2025

Does clock and calendar time already represent time?
How do past, present and future relate to each other?
What is experienced time? How can we distinguish between the simultaneous and non-simultaneous in subjectively perceived time, preserve the present from the past as a memory and experience the possible future as an expectation?
We talk about “times of crisis” and “turning points”. By this we mean a change in the way we think, act and make decisions. How is this linked to a change in our awareness of time?
What does the “temporality” of our existence mean?
What is meant by the relationship between temporality and eternity? 

The café will primarily discuss how a “change in time” works (cyclical or linear?) - and also: how we ourselves experience “time”.