Are narratives how we make sense of the world?
How are effective narratives constructed?
How do politicians use narratives to influence us?
What is narrative truth?
We'll be discussing the above questions and more in our May philosophy walk around Kennington. Meet outside Kennington Underground Station at 11 am. We will walk down to Kennington Park and to some other interesting green spaces in the area, including some 'secret' hidden-away gardens.
No reading is required for this walk but if you are interested in the topic you can try these books:
The Cambridge Introduction to Narrative
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1108823351
Narratology by Mieke Bal
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1442628340
Look out for some relevant links and reference material added later in comments below.
Please read the following notes carefully and check the meeting point location details before attending!
This is a walking discussion group with handouts with quotes and questions provided as a starting point. The only rule is to keep all discussion friendly and constructive and be respectful of other attendees. No dogs please as they can be distracting in the group discussion. Please arrive early: we wait a maximum of 15 minutes at the meeting location and once we have left it will be very difficult to find us. The walk will go ahead no matter the weather so do dress appropriately and bring an umbrella if needed.
There is a £5 fee for this walk to contribute towards the meetup.com fees and other costs. If you genuinely can't afford the fee then you can attend for free.
You can pay in cash on the day or via this stripe link: https://buy.stripe.com/3cs5mi0aD3SxeT65km
