In previous Tea & Thought sessions, we explored the world of ancient Greece and reflected on ideas such as living authentically and striving toward a better version of oneself.
But history does not move forward through freedom alone.
As freedom expands, societies eventually begin to seek order.
Rome, which emerged after ancient Greece, was a civilization that confronted this question directly.
The focus shifted from
“How should an individual live?”
to
“How can many people live together within a stable society?”
Through the Roman emphasis on law, discipline, and governance, this session will explore the balance between freedom and social order — while reflecting on how these questions continue to shape our lives today.
📍 Location: Near Kawasaki Station
🕑 Time: 14:00 – 17:00, Sunday, June 14, 2026
💰 Participation fee: 500 JPY per adult (free for children)
👥 Capacity: 20 participants
📝 Registration deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026
Vũ has a deep interest in philosophy, particularly questions about meaning, freedom, and what it means to live a beautiful life.
For Vũ, philosophy is not simply a study of abstract ideas. It is also a way of thinking about how we live our everyday lives and what truly matters among the many choices we face in the modern world.
In this session, we will use history as a starting point to explore what happens when different cultures meet, influence one another, and create something new.
Tea & Thought is not a lecture or a note-taking class. Instead, Tea & Thought offers a gentle yet thoughtful space for dialogue, where everyone can observe, ask questions, and reflect together on the ideas that have shaped the modern world.
If you love classical culture, are interested in philosophy, or simply want to spend an evening having a slow, meaningful conversation, we would be delighted to see you at Tea & Thought.
☕ Come join us for a cup of tea, a little curiosity, and a journey into old stories and ideas that still have plenty of meaning for us today!