From Zeus and Europa to Prometheus, The myths of ancient Greece seem to exert a timeless power over us.They created figures of universal value,figures which over the ages have played the roles of immortal paradigms for human behavior and Ethics. We shall see what these myths represent, and why are they so endurigly fascinating.... more >>

Case study of Oedipus Myth in Psychoanalytic and Structural approachesFirst Part: (15 min) Definitions of Myth and MythologyTheories of interpretation A more detailed introduction to:Psychological theories (Freud, Jung) Structural theories (Lévi-Strauss, Burkert)Second Part: (15-20 min) Case Study: Detailed narration of Theban Saga ( From the Myth of Io, Europa, Cadmus, Laius, Oedipus, Sophocles Oedipus at Colonus, The end of Oedipus, Antigone tragedy and finally, Epigoni and Son's of seven against Thebes) Third Part: (15 min) Structural and Psychoanalytic interpretation of Oedipus Myth Q & A, Discussion (45 min)... more >>

کوششی برای یافتن مفهوم فرهنگ: جلسه اول ۱-انگیزه‌های آغازین؛ اشاره به کاربست های جاری واژه فرهنگ، با معنی گوناگون و در زمینه‌های متفاوت، ۲-روش مطالعه؛ به روش افتراقی است، به این معنی که چه چیزهایی چرا "فرهنگ" نیستند، هر چند که در فرایند توسعه و شگل گیری فرهنگ میتوانند نقش داشته باشند، ۳-بر شماری مشخصات خاص فرهنگ مستقل از خصوصیات اجزائ آن، این بخش در واقع حاصل استنتاج‌های مبحث قبل میباشد که منتهی‌ به پیشنهاد تعریفی مقدماتی از مفهوم فرهنگ میگردد.We have gathered both sessions of talk in one video. Part 1-7 is the first session and part 8-15 is the second session.... more >>

هنر معاصر ایران، کشتی بی‌ ناخدا! جلسه دوم: کنکاشی درهنرهای تصویری ایران پس از انقلاب به همراه مرور کوتاهی‌ بر جلسه نخست: جستار/گفتاری در هزارتوی ریشه‌های هنر روز ایران: نقاشی، عکاسی، ویدئو/چیدمان هنری و سینما، از میان پیچاپیچ چالش‌ها و تنش‌های چشمگیر تاریخی‌ سده ۱۹ و سده ۲۰ تا به امروز کنکاش در گلچینی از آثار هنری پس از انقلاب با کانون قرار دادن نسل تازه‌ای از هنرمندان که کار هنری خود را یا به طور کلی‌ پس از انقلاب آغاز کرده‌اند و یا دست کم جایگاه هنری‌شان را در این دورهٔ سی‌ ساله تثبیت کرده‌اند. بررسی و مقایسه تحلیلی این دسته از هنرمندان، معیارها، انگیزه ها و کارهایشان با آن دسته از هنرمندان که کار و جایگاه هنری‌شان رابه... more >>

The next session cafe lit book club will be about three short stories of Ernest Hemingway. These three short stories are selected among the stories published in "The complete short stories of Ernest Hemingway". The short stories are listed as follows:My Old ManThe KillersToday is Friday While reading a book, a club member may reflect on these questions, and research other supplementary materials.    * Did you like the book? If you have read any of the author's other books, how does this compare?    * What is this book's message?    * How did you feel about the characters? Whom did you like or not like and why?    * What did you think of the ending?    * How did you feel when the... more >>

CaféLitt is not a place; it is a gathering of minds. We are a group of mostly Persian young students, scholars and professionals who gather every Thursday evening around 19h00 in a café to discuss various subjects and share different ideas, ranging vastly from history to science, from literature to fine arts. We started these gatherings on Jan 18th, 2007. Each week, one of us takes the responsibility of presenting a topic (in Persian, English or French) for about an hour in a subject s/he is intimately familiar with or has an expertise in. Afterwards, the evening turns into a discussion forum and all members of the audience will have an opportunity to ask their question(s) and share their points of view.
CaféLitt is open to all comments, suggestion, collaboration and new ideas. CaféLitt provides an unparalleled opportunity for learning about culture, science and philosophy in a relaxed and friendly environment, and for sharing your knowledge and expertise with like-minded members of your community.
CaféLitt is officially registered as a non-profitable group and is a nonpartisan, nonreligious and nonpolitical entity.