Open Discussion Philosophy (ZOOM)

Hello and Welcome!
This group has been formed so people can connect and engage in meaningful conversations and friendships. If you like to "dig deep" in conversation, you belong here! We have the common value that if you have a love of wisdom, you are a philosopher.
Everybody may join, whether you are local, international, brand new to philosophy, or hold a Ph.D. The group motto is "if you have a love of wisdom, then you are a philosopher and welcome here." We are friends, and we support each other. We love to discuss philosophy, what we're reading, current issues, etc.

This is a virtual group to host interesting virtual conversations. By keeping meetings virtual, we are casting a wider net to learn about interesting perspectives around the world. If you would like to meet in person, please venture elsewhere! The number of Zoom attendees is open right now to see how it goes.

I will lightly guide the group through discussions by prompting philosophy questions and facilitating participation. It will be as serious or as fun/silly as the group members decide. We are primarily here to have fun, learn about ourselves as beings in the world, and forge new relationships. Each week we participate in an "everybody-may-participate" discussion based on one or more philosophers.
I am introducing a new concept whereby a person can request 10-15 minutes to present an idea, concept, or philosopher's notions that they find interesting. It can be done with a slide deck, an informal discussion, or just reading quotes. At the end of the presentation, group engagement will continue with an open discussion on the topic presented or any other discussion idea.

Group members may decide at the end of the session who they would like to discuss the following week. Specific books can be recommended to the group for discussion the following week to expand our knowledge of new philosophers and ideas. If nobody has any recommendations, then we will default to an open philosophy discussion for the next week.
The intent is a casual, fun, and inclusive environment is always omnipresent! We need you to strengthen the group through your participation and by sharing this Meetup group with interested others.
Please join us and participate, suggest new ideas, and ask any questions if that would be helpful to you. Please email me with any suggestions/feedback as we re-engage in our weekly meetings.

Thank you! Amy