What we’re about
A group for those with open minds who are interested in reading, discussing, and applying works of philosophy.
This group would meet to discuss works of philosophy, but just as importantly would assist each other in working through passages. We would help each other read philosophical texts, in the process becoming more adept readers and thinkers.
Discussion would focus on the texts but also equally on application of the ideas. In other words, doing philosophy in addition to consuming it. Philosophy is a practice.
Upcoming events
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"The Republic" (Cicero) and The Georgics (Virgil)
Panera Bread, 2410 Landmark Dr, Raleigh, NC, USDiscussion and conversations about Cicero’s essay “The Republic,” which gets at ideal forms of government, orientation to the common good, and the importance of civic participation. We will pair this with an optional but recommended reading from Virgil: his short poetic work, The Georgics.
Reading
· Cicero, Marcus Tullius (~54 BC). “The Republic” (online version) - main
· Virgil (~29 BC). The Georgics (pdf) -recommended
Cicero (94 pages); Virgil (89 pages)14 attendeesLeviathan (Hobbes) - Part 1 & Emerson
Panera Bread, 2410 Landmark Dr, Raleigh, NC, USConversation about Thomas Hobbes's argument about the need for and role of government as a safeguard against the brutish, selfish nature of humans. Also, an alternate perspective on the nature of human from Ralph Waldo Emerson
For our first session, please read Part 1 -- "Of Man" (~ 100 pages) as well as Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay "Self-Reliance" (~35 pages)
Reading
- Hobbes, Thomas (1651). Leviathan [Internet Archive, Anna's Archive]
- Emerson, Ralph Waldo (1841). "Self Reliance" [Internet Archive, Anna's Archive]
I will be using the Hackett (1994) version of Hobbes.
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Past events
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