I am, therefore I think

Hi all, I thank those who came out to our December meetup and hope they enjoyed the discussion.

Sorry for the slightly 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 Saturday 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 Saturday, February 1st at The Catalyst at 10 am. We will grab a table or 2 at the coffee shop.

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