Rereading. A talk by Kasper Nefer Olsen

Life Exists with Kasper Nefer Olsen in Tranekær

What happens when an author tries to view their own book from the outside? In Tranekær, historian of ideas Kasper Nefer Olsen takes *Life Exists* as his starting point and examines the book within a broader philosophical context. The lecture takes the form of a kind of self-criticism – not necessarily in the sense of criticising the book’s content, but as an attempt to view one’s own thoughts from a new angle.

From ancient philosophy to life today

Among other things, Kasper Nefer Olsen addresses the metaphysical optimism of the ancient philosophers Epicurus and Lucretius. From there, connections are drawn to modern experiences which, in surprising ways, may resonate with the ancient philosophical ideas. The lecture on *Life Exists* thus invites you to delve into questions about life, the world and the ideas that people throughout history have used to understand their existence.

A philosophical lecture at Tranekær

With Kasper Nefer Olsen, *Life Exists* and Tranekær as focal points, this lecture is designed for anyone curious about philosophy, the history of ideas and the connections between ancient thought and contemporary experiences.