Café Philosophique | Is Political Radicalism a Danger to Democracy?
Wed, Dec 03
|The Studio-Theater | Les Grands Ballets
Step into the spirit of a Paris cafe in the 1940s — without leaving Montreal. Join us for the second edition of the Jewish Public Library’s Café Philosophique, where timeless ideas meet the urgency of today’s world.
Time & Location
Dec 03, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST
The Studio-Theater | Les Grands Ballets, 1435 Rue de Bleury Montreal, QC, H3A 2H7
About the Act
SPONSOR / PRESENTER: Jlive
The Jewish Public Library presents its Café Philosophique 2025 : Is Political Radicalism a Danger to Democracy?
Step into the spirit of a Paris cafe in the 1940s — without leaving Montreal. Join us for the second edition of the Jewish Public Library’s Café Philosophique, where timeless ideas meet the urgency of today’s world. This captivating evening will explore the thought of Hannah Arendt (1906–1975) — one of the 20th century’s most influential Jewish political philosophers — through a fresh, modern Canadian lens.
In an age when public discourse feels increasingly polarized, Arendt’s insights into power, responsibility, and freedom feel more relevant than ever. Together, we’ll dive into her ideas to better understand the challenges facing democracy today — and what they can teach us about our own civic lives.
Guiding this thought-provoking conversation will be The Honorable Marc Gold PC, joined by Author Samantha Rose Hill…