This event is in the past.It took place on March 10, 2026 at Le Bal Blomet.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkWatch Descartes and Merleau-Ponty duke it out over whether the soul leaves the body behind, with philosopher Martin Legros guiding the debate and pianist Pierre-François Blanchard providing a live soundtrack to all that heavy thinking.
Philosophy debate
Live piano accompaniment
Historic cabaret venue
Intimate evening
Tips
⏰arrive early, seats fill fast
🍸cocktails are solid, skip the premixed ones
🎹piano underscores the philosophical clash
Le Bal Des Philosophes – Descartes vs Merleau Ponty
Vaugirard
Literature TalkLiterature TalkWatch Descartes and Merleau-Ponty duke it out over whether the soul leaves the body behind, with philosopher Martin Legros guiding the debate and pianist Pierre-François Blanchard providing a live soundtrack to all that heavy thinking.
Philosophy debate
Live piano accompaniment
Historic cabaret venue
Intimate evening
Tips
⏰arrive early, seats fill fast
🍸cocktails are solid, skip the premixed ones
🎹piano underscores the philosophical clash
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