School of Humanities and Social Sciences | The American University in Cairo

Leibniz’s Idealism and the Problem of Extension

Explore Leibniz's philosophy of mind and the concept of pre-established harmony. Join Martin Lin's lecture to gain insights into the interconnectedness of mind and body and how Leibniz's ideas extend beyond perception and consciousness.

Oct

On Kant’s Notion of the Common Sense

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

The aim of the talk is to clarify the notion of sensus communis in Kant’s philosophy. Kant uses the concept of common sense in various contexts and throughout the entire development of his thinking. In the Critique of Judgment Kant wants to circumscribe the meaning of the concept of common sense to a way of feeling we have in common, so he uses the Latin expression sensus communis, to distingui...

Oct

Stress Management

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Do you find yourself easily agitated or snappy? Are the little things getting on your nerves? Join us in this workshop to learn effective strategies to destress and restabilize your reactions to stressful situations.

Oct

Self-Care as a Lifestyle

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Are you aware of the importance of self-care? Do you practice self-care in your daily life? Join us in this interactive workshop in celebration of World Mental Health Week to learn about simple and fun self-care activities to enhance general wellbeing.

Oct

Burnout

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

This session is an introduction to understanding and adjusting our personal energetic boundaries to avoid emotional and mental overload and burnout.

Oct

Exploring the Legacy: On Arabic and its Contribution to World Civilization

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

ALNG Lecture- مساهمة اللغة العربية في الحضارة والثقافة الإنسانية

Oct

Mental Health Week

Oct 8 – Oct 12

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Don’t miss AUC's week-long celebration for World Mental Health Day! Enjoy workshops, fun activities and self-care sessions as part of AUC’s commitment and dedication to supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Oct

The Historical Origins of the Contemporary European Radical Right

1:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join professor Mark Sedgwick, Aarhus University, as he explores the historical origins of the European Radical Right and unravels how this feeds into the contemporary situation.

Oct

Film Screening and Philosophical Discussion

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join Rodrigo Brum (Film), Addison Ellis (Philosophy), Euan Metz (Philosophy), for a screening of Ousmane Sembéne’s Black Girl (1966) and a lively discussion of the philosophical issues that the film raises. All welcome! A Senegalese woman is eager to find a better life abroad. She takes a job as a governess for a French family, but finds her duties reduced to those of a maid after the family...

Nov

Human Rights Approach to Contemporary Migration and Refugees

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Discover the intricacies of international law and human rights as we delve into the competing principles that shape our world. Explore the delicate balance between state sovereignty and safeguarding marginalized communities.

Leibniz’s Idealism and the Problem of Extension

On Kant’s Notion of the Common Sense

Stress Management

Self-Care as a Lifestyle

Burnout

Exploring the Legacy: On Arabic and its Contribution to World Civilization

Mental Health Week

The Historical Origins of the Contemporary European Radical Right

Film Screening and Philosophical Discussion

Human Rights Approach to Contemporary Migration and Refugees

AUC New Cairo

AUC Tahrir Square

New York Office