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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