The Legacy of Hannah Arendt

Join us for an inspiring cultural evening at the Ateneu Barcelonès, organised by the Goethe-Institut Barcelona, dedicated to exploring the ideas of the political thinker Hannah Arendt, fifty years after her death.

During these two days of conferences and reflections, international speakers will discuss how Arendt’s philosophy connects to today’s world — from truth and creativity in the age of artificial intelligence to the human future in a technological society.

Date:
Friday, November 28th
🆓 Free entry — no registration required.

📍 Venue:
Auditori Oriol Bohigas, Barcelona
Ateneu Barcelonès
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Organised by Goethe-Institut Barcelona

🎙 Program highlights:

Progress and the Machine: Humanity, Society and the Future of Work – Caroline Bassett & Ruth Hagengruber (Fri 28, 18:00)

Political Virtuosity: Truth, Lies and Creativity in the AI Age – Eva Geulen (Fri 28, 20:00)

All sessions will be in English with simultaneous translation.

This event is organized by Goethe-Institut Barcelona and brings together philosophers, researchers, and changemakers to reflect on freedom, responsibility, and creativity in modern times.

💡 Why join:

Meet people passionate about culture, philosophy, and technology.

Discover how Hannah Arendt’s legacy speaks to today’s challenges.

Connect with international thinkers and creative minds in Barcelona.

Let’s get inspired and rethink what it means to act, create, and build together in our time.