Zeno Philosophical Swim

The philosophical swim is dedicated to Zeno, the ancient Greek philosopher and native of Larnaca (Kition).
The motto is “I think, therefore I swim, I swim therefore I am”. To what extent is philosophy relevant today? What are the real philosophical issues, and why are they important? To what extent does philosophy as a form of exploring reality fit into the lines and patterns of Larnaca, and how it shape and influence the people?

Igor Shnurenko and Molly Tallant made a 10-minute philosophical film about such a swim. The film is based on Igor Shnurenko’s philosophical reflections on Larnaca, the collective memory of the city, and the forms it took.

Timeline:

10:30 – Meet at OLIV Cafe, in the lobby of the LIV Mackenzie Beach Suites Hotel, under the sign “I think therefore I swim.”

A raffle will be held among the swim participants by the host, Igor Shnurenko. Each participant will receive a philosophical question to reflect on during the swim.

Please bring your own towels. Showers and changing cabins are available on the first floor of the hotel, kindly provided by the administration.

11:00 – Swim starts at Mackenzie Beach, opposite the hotel. Approx. 30 minutes.

11:40 – Participants return to the hotel to change.

12:00 – Meet in the conference room on the second floor of the hotel for a short film screening (Morning Mile) and a philosophical discussion. The topic of the next philosophical swim will be determined by general vote.

The event is repeated on October 26. The second event is a continuation of the first, but can also be perceived separately from it, as an independent one.