This event at Conde Duque features a captivating conversation with acclaimed philosopher Simon Critchley. Joined by Teresa Casas Hernández and Ramón del Castillo, the discussion explores how human existence confronts absurdity. Discover insights into death, tragedy, and the profound search for meaning through the lens of literature and contemporary thought. The conversation also examines humor as a vital form of resistance and acceptance.
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This event features a conversation with philosopher Simon Critchley, exploring themes of death, tragedy, and the search for meaning in human existence. Critchley, along with other academics, will discuss how humor functions as a form of resistance and acceptance in the face of endings.
The event "Todos los finales: UNA CONVERSACIÓN CON SIMON CRITCHLEY" centers on the philosophical inquiries of British philosopher Simon Critchley, who frequently delves into the intersection of death and tragedy. Critchley examines how human existence confronts absurdity and the pursuit of meaning, drawing upon the works of playwrights like Racine, Shakespeare, Ibsen, and Beckett to explore the nature of dying and the end of life. The discussion also touches upon how humor serves as a means of resistance and acceptance when confronted with finality, whether of time, space, the body, love, or life itself. Simon Critchley is a renowned philosopher and professor at The New School for Social Research, known for his eclectic work spanning continental philosophy, political theory, and cultural studies. He will be joined by Teresa Casas Hernández, a playwright, professor, and researcher specializing in the philosophy of theater, and Ramón del Castillo, a professor of Philosophy at UNED who has written extensively on cultural studies, philosophy, and the relationship between faith and humor. The conversation, taking place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 19:00 in the Salón de Actos, is categorized under 'Pensamiento + Literatura' and is open to the general public for a nominal fee.
This event costs 2 euros. Tickets can be purchased via the provided link, which directs to the official ticketing platform for Conde Duque.
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