🧠 NYC Philosophy & Psychology Readers Conference 2026
On Saturday 19th 2026, nine presenters and around 100 attendees descended on Pier 57 in Manhattan for a day long series of talks on Philosophy and Psychology at our second annual NYCPPRC conference.
Below I have included links to the content of the presenters that we have so far, photos from the event and a copy of the full agenda as it was.
Ryland Frost | Toward a Tactical Pedagogy
Jorge Cabrales | Jung, Gnosticism, Alchemy and the Religious Function of the Psyche
Zach Stehura | Avoidance: A Philosophical Exploration
Brent Mondoskin | Attention Must Be Paid: The Boundaries of Human Knowledge and the Problem of AI
Sheryl Harawitz | Foundational Narratives: Homer and Murasaki
Zita Vasilisinova | Hermetic and Neoplatonist philosophy today
Patrick Liu | Utilitarianism of Giving
Ryan Bohman | Application of Schopenhauer's Ideas to Mental Health
Zsombor Koman | Knowing-With
We look forward to seeing you again next time!
Details
Saturday, September 19, 2025
10am to 7pm
Location: Community Classrooms @ Pier 57, NYC - W 15th St West Side Highway Located inside Pier 57, New York, NY 10011
https://pier57nyc.com/community-spaces/community-classrooms/
Welcome to the 2nd annual NYC Philosophy & Psychology Readers Conference!
Since 2019 this meetup group has enabled readers of philosophy and psychology to come together to form friendships and foster insights by engaging in thoughtful discussions on significant concepts discovered from reading books and intellectual consumption.
Now, we’re taking it to the next level, join us for a full-day conference where community members will share their insights through a series of talks and lively social interactions.
### ❗ IMPORTANT RSVP INFO
Each session has its own RSVP link below, please RSVP to each talk individually. Space is limited, seating is first-come, first-served.
⚠️ Sessions will begin once the speaker is ready and the room is seated. Please arrive on time, as no late entry will be allowed after a session begins.
🧠 NYC Philosophy & Psychology Readers Conference 2026 - Saturday, September 19th 2025
🎤 Agenda
🌼🐚 Combined Daffodil + Seahorse Rooms (80 seated / 148 standing)
10:00am - Toward a Tactical Pedagogy - Ryland Frost
11:00am - Jung, Gnosticism, Alchemy and the Religious Function of the Psyche - Jorge Cabrales
🕛 12:00pm - Avoidance: A Philosophical Exploration - Zach Stehura
🐚 Seahorse Room (40 seated / 74 standing)
1:00pm - Attention Must Be Paid: The Boundaries of Human Knowledge and the Problem of AI - Brent Mondoskin
2:00pm - Foundational Narratives: Homer and Murasaki - Sheryl Harawitz
3:00pm - Hermetic and Neoplatonist philosophy today - Zita Vasilisinova
🌼🐚 Combined Daffodil + Seahorse Rooms (80 seated / 148 standing)
4:00pm - Utilitarianism of Giving - Patrick Liu
5:00pm - Application of Schopenhauer's Ideas to Mental Health - Ryan Bohman
6:00 pm - Knowing-With - Zsombor Koman
🏛️ Venue Notes:
Location & Access: Market 57 classrooms at Pier 57. Doors lock at 8 PM (but you may exit anytime).
Finding Rooms: Refer to the P57 Classroom & Market Map
Food: Market 57 food is allowed in classrooms. No outside food or alcohol.
Temperature Alert: AC may be chilly — bring a jacket!
