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Come out and join our reading and discussion of Chapter 4 (The Objective Self) of Nagel’s “The View from Nowhere”.

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Attendance is limited to seven persons. This is a function of the limits of the space available, and a desire to nurture effective discussion. Please remember to change your RSVP status if you are unable to attend (things happen, right?)

Text

The Nagel book is available for download at a local library or for purchase at amazon.

Format

After spending some time introducing ourselves, we will go around and open ask for general comments on the reading; then starting with the first section, we will ask which sections (or paragraphs they found interesting/challenging/discreditable…) and read/discuss those portions; finally we will go around once more and ask for closing comments.

A Poem for You

I have been one acquainted with the night. 



I have walked out in rain -- and back in rain. 



I have outwalked the furthest city light. 



I have looked down the saddest city lane. 



I have passed by the watchman on his beat 



And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain. 



 

I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet 



When far away an interrupted cry 



Came over houses from another street, 



But not to call me back or say good-bye; 



And further still at an unearthly height, 



A luminary clock against the sky 



Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right. 



I have been one acquainted with the night.