The Bay Area Philosophy of Fiction Group

A context for discussing philosophical questions pertaining to the nature and workings of literary fiction, and the fictional arts generally. Examination of concepts of and issues in fiction. Philosophical discussion of group-read shorter fiction, etc. Should be of interest to anyone who likes to converse about fiction. Philosophy background not required; all fiction fans welcome. Meetings usually in San Francisco, at a cafe walkable from BART. First meet will be scheduled when we have sufficient members. The organizer also organizes The San Francisco Philosophy Group: http://www.meetup.com/philosophy-184/

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February 19 at 1:00 PM, 7 Members attended
Nabokov's "Good Readers and Good Writers"
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

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We had a long and thorough discussion of Nabokov's essay, and touched upon many related topics. Definitely a positive experience!

—Aleksey Kocherzhenko

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Excellent discussion! This essay is worth reading even if you don't have the chance to discuss it with others. ...

—Jim Hall
January 29 at 1:00 PM, 7 Members attended
Death of the Author
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

How important is "understanding" the author to "understanding" his or her work? How much regard should we have for the author's intentions? How much freedom should we... Learn more
December 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM, 10 Members attended
Story and Narrative
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

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A very good begininning for the fledgling group, with an interesting conversation including several points of view. ...

—David Shalen

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Good discussion and I think it inspired some topics for future meetings.

—Suzanne

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Jim Hall attended Nabokov's "Good Readers and Good Writers"
Tuesday at 8:59 AM

"Excellent discussion! This essay is worth reading even if you don't have the chance to discuss it with others. Our conversation enlarged my understanding of Nabokov's ideas while still disagreeing with some of his points...."

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Aleksey Kocherzhenko wrote a group review
February 19 at 10:06 PM

"This group is great! It offers intellectually stimulating discussions in a friendly environment, and a chance to learn a lot about both philosophy and fiction."
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Aleksey Kocherzhenko attended Nabokov's "Good Readers and Good Writers"
February 19 at 10:06 PM

"We had a long and thorough discussion of Nabokov's essay, and touched upon many related topics. Definitely a positive experience!"

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Brendan Rowan joined
February 18 at 4:23 PM
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Jim Hall RSVPed Yes for Nabokov's "Good Readers and Good Writers"
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Feb 19

Nabokov's "Good Readers and Good Writers"
Sunday 1:00 PM at Celtic Coffee Company
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Denis Klavdianos joined
February 14 at 9:57 PM

"I enjoy discussing literature, film, philosophy, art, and culture."
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Jonas RSVPed Yes for Nabokov's "Good Readers and Good Writers"
February 12 at 12:44 PM

Feb 19

Nabokov's "Good Readers and Good Writers"
Sunday 1:00 PM at Celtic Coffee Company
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Jonas joined
February 12 at 12:38 PM

"New in SF, looking forward to discover the city and its cultural life."
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Kenny RSVPed Yes for Nabokov's "Good Readers and Good Writers"
February 12 at 11:49 AM

Feb 19

Nabokov's "Good Readers and Good Writers"
Sunday 1:00 PM at Celtic Coffee Company
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Libby Falck joined
February 12 at 10:48 AM

"I'm new to the Bay Area and a philosophy/lit fanatic. I work as an interactive media artist and am always looking for new ideas and perspectives to fuel my projects... this seems like a good place to find some stellar conversation!"

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San Francisco, CA 94115

Founded Nov 8, 2011

20111108