Philosophy Sharing Gozo is back next month following the summer break with the first public talk of the autumn.

On the Concept of being an Uncle – is the subject of the talk, during which Matthew Saliba will explain this original concept of being an uncle – in this context meaning “a person who is in the hands of others, emotionally dependent and not autonomous; a person who sacrifices to serve the others, but paying a high price of losing one’s self esteem and respect.”

There is a North American Expression “Say ‘uncle!” Demanding that the opponent in a contest submits. The response “Uncle” is equivalent to “I give up” and indicates submission.

Matthew Saliba has a Master’s degree in traditional literature and popular culture.

The Concept of being an Uncle will be on Saturday, the 5th of October at 7:30pm at Arthall, everyone is invited to attend this free of charge event.

Arthall is located at 8, triq Agius de Soldanis, Victoria, Gozo.