I am, therefore I think

Hi all, our December meetup happened in what will be our new venue, The Common, which turned out to be less busy and even offered easier parking. As always, I thank those who came out and hope they enjoyed the discussion.

Sorry for the cheeky title, but with the new year and feeling a bit saturated with the hard problem of consciousness, I thought we might like to pivot for our next meetup. So, we will hold up a lens, maybe more like a metaphorical mirror, on ourselves next meetup and explore our experiences, attitudes and motivations that stimulate us to read anything philosophical, and then spend time on Sunday mornings to discuss and examine abstract ideas.

To foster the discussion, I will offer the following suggested readings –

1. Philosophy for Laymen (1946) by Bertrand Russell (https://users.drew.edu/jlenz/br-lay-philosophy.html) is a relatively short and personal essay that provides a skilled assessment of the nature, purpose and importance of Philosophy.

2. The Importance of What We Care About by Harry Frankfurt (www.ceu.edu/sites/default/files/attachment/event/8682/frankfurt-importance-what-we-care-about.pdf), explores caring, right and wrong, what is important in life, making decisions.

I am away much of January, and therefore invite you to gather once again on Sunday, February 2nd at The Common at 10 am.

I guess that’s a wrap for 2024. Best wishes to everyone for a safe and happy holiday season.