Existential Offerings is an ever-evolving project founded by Dr Natalie Fraser that welcomes people from all around the world to explore life’s Big Questions together.
Through accessible resources and free / low-cost events, these projects gather inspiration and ideas from past and present philosophers, artists, musicians, poets, historians, anthroplogists, psychologists, spiritualists, and everyday people. Going beyond mainstream philosophical literature and elitest academia, these projects provide an exciting place of creative exploration through personal stories, transdisciplinary knowledge, and shared experiences.
Existential
/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃ(ə)l/
“Relating to existance”
from late Latin existentialis, from existentia. See: existence.
A Brief History of The Project
In discussions with peers and tutors during her training, Dr Natalie Fraser noticed that while everyone was learning about ‘existential’ ideas, few gave the same descriptions when trying to explain this word.
It started to become clear that while different existential philosophies have similar themes, each philosopher highlights different points and offers different perspectives. In other words… there are lots of different ‘existential offerings’ out there.
Yet even more importantly, it became sinisterly clear how narrow and whitewashed the syllabus being taught by mainstream existential academia is, and how so many valuable contributions were being mis-represented or actively excluded from the curriculum. This realisation motivated the need to disrupt the status quo and create a platform that celebrates and promotes contributions from global thinkers who have contributed a myriad of exceptionally valuable philosophies of existence.
The Global Existential Summits
Pinoeering international thinkers share wisdom, meaning, and hope for humanity.
The Global Existential Summits were developed by Dr Natalie Fraser who began interviewing pioneering existential thinkers from all around the world asking what ‘existential’ meant to them, and how these ideas can bring healing and meaning to humanity. These conversations were shared in online summits that welcome people from all walks of life to explore life-changing ideas in a more creative and accessible way than mainstream education.
The first Global Existential Summit was launched in 2022. It reached thousands of people from around the world and over the years the project continued to develop, with the second summit released in 2023, the third in 2024, the the fourth in 2025, and the fifth in 2026. After 5 years and over 100 hours of existential dialogue to enjoy, the content from all summits are now freely accessible to everyone. You can find the access links and programme information below.
Programmes & Free Access
The Global Existential Summit #1
Day 1
Professor Lewis Gordon: A Philosophy of Love & Cruelty
Dr Meg-John Barker: A Philosophy of Spectrums & Self-Discovery
Dr Annie Jones: A Philosophy of Shamanism & Motherly Love
Dr Anders Draebe: A Philosophy of Suffocation & Shamanism
Yannick Jacob: A Philosophy of Mixtapes & Despair
Day 2
Dr Yaqui Andres Martinez: A Philosophy of Tribes & Music
Professor Kevin St Arnaud: A Philosophy of Psychedelics & Self-Transcendence
Dr Christopher Wurm: A Philosophy of Humility & Hemispheric Curiosity
Dr Holli-Anne Passmore: A Philosophy of Stardust & Nature
Dr Siebrecht Vanhooren: A Philosophy of Existential History & Experiential Connections
Day 3
Professor Kevin Aho: A Philosophy of Absudity & Confronting Personal Truths
Professor Alfried Laengle: A Philosophy of Love & Self-Connection
Professor Carol Ryff: A Philosophy of Comedy & Kindness
Dr Joel Vos: A Philosophy of Punk & Meaning Making
Dr Martin Adams: A Philosophy of Art & Phenomenological Constant Curiosity
Day 4
Professor James Haile III: A Philosophy of Extra-Terrestrials & Courage
Professor Ernesto Spinelli: A Philosophy of Unity & Arrogance
Dr Greg Maddison: A Philosophy of Homelessness & Focusing
Dr Iva Paska: A Philosophy of Anthropology & Culture
Professor Geir Sigurdsson: A Philosophy of Comedy & Taoism
Day 5
Shahid Stover: A Philosophy of Slavery & Existential Liberation
Dr Christian Schulz-Quach: A Philosophy of Acceptance & Palliative Care
Professor Mick Cooper: A Philosophy of Pluralism & Avant Garde Cinema
Sasha van-Deurzen Smith: A Philosophy of Human Animals & Spectrums
Dr Patricia Bonnaci: A Philosophy of Intimacy & Self-Respect
The Global Existential Summit #2
Day 1
Mukesh Gupta: A Philosophy of Unlearning & Self-Inquiry
Dr Piers Worth: A Philosophy of Permission & Positive Psychology
Dr Hillary S Webb: A Philosophy of Cosmic Dance & Comedy
Dr Anna Westin: A Philosophy of Self, Movement & Musical Healing
Day 2
Professor Louis Hoffman: A Philosophy of Passion & Poetic Rebellion
Professor Emily Lee: A Philosophy of The Phenomenon of Race
Professor Eric S Nelson: A Philosophy of Multicultural Philosophical Intersectionality
Professer Michael Monahan: A Philosophy of the Politics of Mythological Purity & Sonic Movement
Day 3
Professer Jonathon Webber: A Philosophy of Imagination & ReThinking Existentialism
Professor Adam Buben: A Philosophy of Existential History & Immortality
Professor Marie-Eve Morin: A Philosophy of New Phenomenological Possibilties
Dr Vanessa Uribe: A Philosophy of Human Possibilities & Community
Day 4
Professor Claude-Hélène Mayer: A Philosophy of Intercultural Mediation & Finding Belonging
Professor Zoltán Kőváry: A Philosophy of Dreams & Revolution
Professer Robert Kramer: A Philosophy of Rankian Revolution
Professor Christine Daigle: A Philosophy of Caring & Inter-Material Entanglement
Day 5
Professor Emmy van Deurzen: A Philosophy of Existential Evolution
Professor Digby Tantam: A Philosophy of Psychiatric Puzzles & Projects
Dr Alisson Strasser: A Philosophy of Grief, Hope, and Time-Limited Therapy
The Global Existential Summit #3
Day 1
Dr Derek McKenzie: A Philosophy Confronting Reality & Reclaiming Humanity | UK & Trinidad and Tobago
Dr Magdalen Cheng: A Philosophy Questioning Universal Authenticity | Singapore
Kate Brassington: A Philosophy of Trauma, Easing Suffering and Getting the Fun Back | Northern Ireland
Sabine Indinger: A Philosophy of Abundant Meaning & Overcoming Suffering Playfully | Austria
Day 2
Professor Mark Yang: A Philosophy Bridging the East and West | Taiwan & USA
Dr Marcos Maria Mendez: A Philosophy of Infinite Questioning from Ancient to Modern Times | Argentina
Professor Leah Kalmanson: A Philosophy of Ancient Traditions Across Existential Cultures | USA
Professor John Krummel: A Philosophy of Intercultural Wisdoms & The Power of Translation | Japan & USA
Day 3
Mia Burroughs: A Philosophy Enriching Existence Through Literature, Art, Music & Film | USA
Dr Ed Mendelowitz: A Philosophy of Unfinished Artwork & Existential Tributes | USA
Hidayet Ceylan: A Philosophy of Timeless Poetry & Humane Wisdom | Turkey
Elizabeth Addison: A Philosophy of Liberation Through Stories & Musical Theatre | USA
Andrew Soren: A Philosophy of Eudaimonia, Theatre & Possibility | Canada
Day 4
Professor Hanétha Vété-Congolo: A Philosophy of De-existentialisation | Caribbean, Africa & France
Dr Catherine Bell: A Philosophy Grieving Stolen Destiny & Recreating Meaning | Australia
Erkan Kalem: A Philosophy of World History & The Development of Existentialism | Turkey
Dr Britt-Mari Sykes: A Philosophy of Identity, Decision Paralysis, and Burnout | Canada
Day 5
Professor Kirk Schneider: A Philosophy of Life Enhancing Anxiety & The Drama of Birth | USA
Dr Ronnie Dunetz: A Philosophy of Sacred Legacy, Harvesting Wisdom, & Holocaust Survival | Israel
Dr Bob Edelstein: A Philosophy of Authentic Engagement & A Radical Way of Being | USA
Professor Guy du Plessis: A Philosophy of Ideological Possession, Utopian Fantasy, and Addiction Care | South Africa
The Global Existential Summit #4
Day 1
Pninit Russo-Netzer: A Philosophy of The Beauty and Gravity of Being Human | Israel
Robert Stolorow: A Philosophy of Crumbling Metaphysical Illusion In Emotional Trauma | USA
Marc Boaz: A Philosophy Exploring Neurodivergence, Trauma, and Dehumanization | UK
Day 2
T Storm Heter: A Philosophy of Sonic Gaze, Jazz, and Racialized Listening | USA
Shannon Mussett: A Philosophy of Existing in a Morally Complex World | USA
Jason Dias: A Philosophy Directly Confronting a World In Distress | USA
Jameson Yingling: A Philosophy Travelling into the Unknown to Create a Meaningful Life | USA
Day 3
Carlos Alberto Sánchez: A Philosophy Expanding the Horizons of Existential Language | Mexico & USA
Edwin Murillo: A Philosophy Retelling History by Uncovering Forgotten Stories | Colombia & USA
Kripi Malviya: A Philosophy Inspiring Revolution Through Representation | India
Vincent Thomas Evangelista: A Philosophy Emerging from Indigenous Ancestors | Philippines
Day 4
Todd DuBose: A Philosophy of Becoming Guardians of the Intangible | USA
Chrysa Plymaki: A Philosophy of Guiding Light, Embracing Change and Possibility | Greece
Festus Akinola: A Philosophy of Moral Revival to Overcome Corruption | Nigeria
Jinny Gupta: A Philosophy Embodying the Spirit of Intuition | India, UK
Day 5
Nader Shabahangi: A Philosophy of Depathologization Through Love and Beauty | Iran & USA
Stella Duffy: A Philosophy of Activism, Creativity, and Existential Wakeup Calls | Aotearoa New Zealand & UK
Arash Farzaneh: A Philosophy of Becoming Your Unique Self | Iran, Germany, Canada
Sheel Kalil: A Philosophy Creating Art Out of Chaos and Confusion | India
The Global Existential Summit #5
Day 1
Sheba Boakye-Duah: A Philosophy Transforming Rage and Fatigue into Passion for Change
Neresia Osborne: A Philosophy of Beauty and Violence Discovering Erased History
Fenella Jeffers: A Philosophy of Learning to Find Oneself in the Frame of Existence
Day 2
Dr Christine Robinson: A Philosophy Valuing the Inherent Dignity of All People
Dr Miriam Tasgal: A Philosophy of Parent Caring & The Overratedness of Normality
Dr Duncan Mercieca: A Philosophy of Care and Listening as a Space for Becoming
Day 3
Dr Matti Ameli: A Philosophy of Opportunity Integrating Meaning and Rationality
Dr Mo Mandić: A Philosophy of Endless Pathways Exploring What It Means to Be Human
Dr Simon Wharne: A Philosophy of Culture, Age & Existential Trauma
Dr Paulo Ravecca: A Philosophy of Power and Politics
Day 4
Dr Steph Knight: A Philosophy Cultivating New Ways of Being Beyond Addiction
Dr Ruth Millman: A Philosophy of Being on The Edge of Normativity
Dr Ryan Kemp: A Philosophy of Unrealised Potential in Addiction Recovery
Day 5
Katie Sweetman: A Philosophy of Cosmic Discovery Through Astrology and Consciousness
Professor Todd May: A Philosophy of Human Meaning in a Silent Universe
Dr Chris Earl: A Science-Philosophy of Meaning in Life & Human Origin from Stars
Professor Marco Casanova: A Philosophy of Light and Chaos Inviting Humanity to be Fully Present
With love and inpsiration,
Dr Natalie Fraser
Dr Natalie Fraser 