Öppna filosofiska kvällssamtal – om MENING, LIV & LUST! – 4 tillfällen – Start 12 januari

Open Philosophical Evening Conversations - on MEANING, LIFE & LUST! - 4 sessions - Start January 12

You are warmly welcome to join us for a new season of open discussion evenings linked to the timeless and big questions of life, i.e. curious existential philosophical conversations about what concerns us most in life.

Much of what we are part of in society is heavily influenced from outside (e.g. advertising, lifestyle trends, expectations, etc.). Often it is about how we should live and what we should buy, do or think. We don't always question the information we encounter or fully understand how we are influenced. Turning the question around and looking at ourselves then becomes increasingly important. What is really important to me, how do I want to live, who am I and what creates meaning, desire and joy for me?

Let's take the help of different philosophical thinkers throughout history to explore these life questions together. Over four sessions, one theme per evening will be introduced from the perspective of different philosophers. Then we have open conversations in different forms to explore what it can mean for my and our lives today and beyond. And then we think of conversations that are unpretentious, open and curious. The idea is not to argue or debate but to really explore ourselves in a curious way to find more inspiration and zest for life. Hopefully, we will also learn more about ourselves and from each other.

No prior knowledge is required and it is open to all. We would also like to emphasize that we are non-partisan and non-religious.

Dates and themes

From January 2026 until spring, we will start again and meet at Herresta Lada on the following Mondays once a month and with the following themes;

• What is a rich and meaningful life, January 12
• Hope, worry and uncertainty, February 16
• Elections, decisions and responsibilities, 16 March
• Friendship, relationships and love, April 13

We start at 18.30 and last until about 21.00 (the first session may be slightly extended to introduce the forms of conversation and get to know each other a little more). The minimum number of participants is 6, the maximum number is 12.

Registration and location

You sign up for all occasions when we think of a closed group that follows each other. The price is SEK 1,500 including VAT for all 4 occasions, which also includes coffee with an evening sandwich at each occasion.

Sound interesting? Sign up by e-mail to . You confirm your registration by paying the course fee via Swish to 0702011430 (Tord Olsson).

Feel free to tell others or perhaps invite a friend. And please get back to us if you have any questions or concerns, you can also reach Tord Olsson on 070-201 14 30.

Warm welcome!

About Tord

Tord Olsson at Herresta Lada, who will lead the talks, has previously studied existential philosophy at Södertörn University, where he explored the classical philosophers' views on our most common life questions.

He has also participated in talks at the Existential Forum with Ann Lagerström as a tutor. The philosophical room in radio P1 is regularly in his headphones and he is regularly active in SSFP (Swedish Society for Philosophical Practice). Tord is also an experienced conversation leader and certified conversation coach.

The host couple at Herresta lada; Tord & Heléne work to create a pleasant meeting place where we meet in openness and curiosity, where we touch on the important things in life and where we support and inspire each other to grow and feel good as people.