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See all- The Problems of Philosophy Week 3City Winery - new location West Side Highway. closest subway 14th Street ACE L, new York , NY
The Problems of Philosophy is a beautifully written overview of several big questions which have been debated in the history of philosophy, mostly focused on epistemology: the study of how we know what we know (truth, knowledge, and belief). In just 98 pages, Russell is able to give us a deep appreciation for the nuance involved in the many approaches to important philosophical questions. The book then leaves off with a chapter on "The Value of Philosophy," where Russell gives his defense of philosophy, sending us out to continue to read and think in the philosophical tradition. Check out my review of this book on YouTube for a teaser. I will be reading from this version and you can find a free version here. We will read and discuss this fantastic book over three weeks. For the third week we will read chapters 11-15 (30 pages).
Participants should read the entire reading before attending this in person meeting. We follow a mindful conversation approach, details on this along with a general FAQ on how we run the meetup can be found here.
For questions please send me a message or post to meetup.
Best,
Brian
- Propaganda by Edward Bernays (Week 2)City Winery - new location West Side Highway. closest subway 14th Street ACE L, new York , NY
A seminal and controversial figure in the history of political thought and public relations, Edward Bernays pioneered the scientific technique of shaping and manipulating public opinion, which he famously dubbed “engineering of consent.”
His 1928 bombshell Propaganda lays out his eerily prescient vision for using propaganda to regiment the collective mind in a variety of areas, including government, politics, art, science and education.
“Bernays’ honest and practical manual provides much insight into some of the most powerful and influential institutions of contemporary industrial state capitalist democracies.”—Noam Chomsky
Join us to discuss this classic work over the course of 3 weeks!
Week 1: Saturday 1/11 @ 3pm
Week 2: Saturday 1/18 @ 3pm
Week 3: Saturday 1/25 @ 3pmReading for Week 2
Chapters 3,4,& 5
(Roughly 45 pgs.)Please come having done the reading.
We follow a mindful conversation approach, details on this along with a general FAQ on how we run the meetup can be found here.
Here is the version I will be reading
Here is a free pdf version of the bookCan't wait!
-Zach - Deleuze: Nietzsche and PhilosophyFarm.One, Kings County, NY
Join us to discuss Gilles Deleuze's systematic 1962 interpretation of Nietzsche's influential but enigmatic philosophy! The book elaborates on concepts like the will power and the eternal return, and can also be a great place to start if you're new to Deleuze.
Reading for this meeting: Chapter 3. Critique
(having read previous chapters is also recommended)Link to full PDF book: https://antilogicalism.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/nietzsche-and-philosophy.pdf
Farm.One is a brewery and indoor farm. The space is also a quiet cafe between 10am and 1pm, so get there early if you prefer coffee to beer (and maybe to finish up the reading)!
- Ovid's MetamorphosesLink visible for attendees
Hello!
Join us for an exciting journey through Ovid's Metamorphoses. Every two weeks, we will delve into captivating stories of transformation that have inspired countless generations. Each session, we'll explore different themes and tales, uncovering the richness of Ovid's world.
How to Participate:
- Audience Member: If you're new to the text or prefer to observe, join us via the link provided. Your video and voice will be turned off, allowing you to enjoy the discussion quietly.
- Panelist: If you've completed the reading for this week and want to participate, join through the same link. Raise your hand in Zoom to become a panelist. You'll be on video and voice, actively contributing to the discussion.
📅 Schedule Overview:
The schedule may change as we progress we will keep attendees updated if we need to take time off or move dates / times. But please see link below for readings to read in advance:
🔗 Click Here for Tentative Information on Assigned Readings.📚 Translations
Please choose a translation that works for you, there are different kinds of translations:- A.D. Melville - balancing poetic faithfulness to original Latin and modern readability.
- Stephanie McCarter - highly awarded and fresh, contemporary and modern translation.
- Mary M. Innes - prose version, making stories more straight forward and easy to follow, also I found a free version of this one online too.
- David Raeburn - poetic form closely following the original latin, slightly more challenging than prose versions.
Ryan will probably be reading the Melville version, but may switch it up. Zita is probably reading the McCarter version. Use whichever version works best for you.
👥 Event Details: Open to all! Visit our FAQ section for more information about our group and meeting format.
📬 Contact Us: Questions or feedback? Reach out via our meetup page.
We can't wait to explore these enchanting stories with you. Let's delve into the mythical world of Ovid together!Best Regards,
Ryan and Zita
