Macbeth by William Shakespeare (a Halloween reading!)
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Macbeth by William Shakespeare (a Halloween reading!)

Hosted by NYC Philosophy and Psychology Readers Community

Saturday 31 October 2026, 12:30Venue time (New York)
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One of Shakespeare's most powerful tragedies, Macbeth tells the story of a celebrated Scottish general whose encounter with three mysterious witches sets him on a path of ambition, murder, and tyranny. Haunted by prophecy and driven by his own desires, and those of Lady Macbeth, he sacrifices honor, friendship, and ultimately his humanity in pursuit of power. Exploring ambition, fate, guilt, conscience, and corruption,

Join us to discuss this classic play!

Required Reading
Whole play (about 100 pages)

I will be using the paperback available here
free pdf download here. Click the first slow download option. (If you don't want pdf, just search the format you would like. Mobi for kindle or epub for other devices)

Rules for Our Group
1. Be Courteous
Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not.
2. Be Concise
Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in.
3. Do the Reading
If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and listen to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion.

Finally, Please update your RSVP if you are no longer able to attend the event.

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For more info and FAQ on the group click here.

Can't wait to discuss these ideas with all of you!
-Zach

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