About us
The Austin Philosophy Discussion Group (APDG) offers many opportunities for discussions of philosophy and philosophical issues. No advance preparation or knowledge is required, unless stated in the meeting description. All our meetings are free of charge.
Click on "Events" just under the picture, above, to see details about upcoming meetups. The types of meetups that we have are:
- Weekly Lecture/Discussion groups, which offer free DVD lectures and discussions covering a wide range of philosophical topics.
- Special Events and Lectures covering topics of interest to our membership.
We are always open to new ideas, so come and share your thoughts at one of our meetings.
This group is a member of the Virtual Philosophy Network, a consortium of philosophy groups like ours in the U.S. and Canada. Now that Meetup events are virtual, we can discuss ideas with folks from all over the world, and we have a broader range of topics to choose from. Go to https://sites.google.com/view/virtualphilosophynetwork to see all the Meetup groups in the network,
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Our web site also features lively discussions, within a culture that values civil discourse.
Here's what civil discourse is: Conversation intended to enhance understanding. It employs language of dispassionate objectivity. Civil discourse requires mutual respect of the participants. It neither diminishes the other's moral worth, nor questions their good judgment; it avoids hostility and direct antagonism. It requires an appreciation for the other participants' experiences.
Featured event
Tools of Thinking 15 The Scientific Revolution
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/594932535
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The attendee limit is 10 to allow easier discussion.
Tools of Thinking: Understanding the World through Experience and Reason
"In short, what is the best way to think?"
At each meeting, we watch / listen to a lecture together and then discuss it together.
Typically, we cover one lecture per week. See the event’s title for what lecture is for that event.
Here is the full list of lectures for the course:
1 What Are "Tools of Thinking"?
2 Which Tools of Thinking Are Basic?
3 Platonic Intuition, Memory, and Reason
4 Intuition, Memory, and Reason—Problems
5 Sense Experience—A More Modern Take
6 Observation and Immediate Inferences
7 Further Immediate Inferences
8 Categorical Syllogisms
9 Ancient Logic in Modern Dress
10 Systematic Doubt and Rational Certainty
11 The Limits of Sense Experience
12 Inferences Demand Relevant Evidence
13 Proper Inferences Avoid Equivocation
14 Induction Is Slippery but Unavoidable
15 The Scientific Revolution
16 Hypotheses and Experiments—A First Look
17 How Empirical Is Modern Empiricism?
18 Hypotheses and Experiments—A Closer Look
19 "Normal Science" at Mid-Century
20 Modern Logic—Truth Tables
21 Modern Logic—Sentential Arguments
22 Modern Logic—Predicate Arguments
23 Postmodern and New-Age Problems
24 Rational Empiricism in the 21st Century
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Tools of Thinking 15 The Scientific Revolution
·OnlineOnlinehttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/594932535
Private message me over meetup to get the password.
The attendee limit is 10 to allow easier discussion.Tools of Thinking: Understanding the World through Experience and Reason
"In short, what is the best way to think?"
At each meeting, we watch / listen to a lecture together and then discuss it together.
Typically, we cover one lecture per week. See the event’s title for what lecture is for that event.
Here is the full list of lectures for the course:
1 What Are "Tools of Thinking"?
2 Which Tools of Thinking Are Basic?
3 Platonic Intuition, Memory, and Reason
4 Intuition, Memory, and Reason—Problems
5 Sense Experience—A More Modern Take
6 Observation and Immediate Inferences
7 Further Immediate Inferences
8 Categorical Syllogisms
9 Ancient Logic in Modern Dress
10 Systematic Doubt and Rational Certainty
11 The Limits of Sense Experience
12 Inferences Demand Relevant Evidence
13 Proper Inferences Avoid Equivocation
14 Induction Is Slippery but Unavoidable
15 The Scientific Revolution
16 Hypotheses and Experiments—A First Look
17 How Empirical Is Modern Empiricism?
18 Hypotheses and Experiments—A Closer Look
19 "Normal Science" at Mid-Century
20 Modern Logic—Truth Tables
21 Modern Logic—Sentential Arguments
22 Modern Logic—Predicate Arguments
23 Postmodern and New-Age Problems
24 Rational Empiricism in the 21st Century9 attendees
Pickleball With New Friends!
Pickleland, 21427 Martin Lane, Pflugerville, TX, USI’mIMPORTANT: Please sign up at the Pickleland app or website directly. Be aware that this event is a paid event. You can pay on the app (preferred) or in person.
Join us for a casual, fun way to meet other people and make friends while playing pickleball.
Beginners are welcome! You don’t need a paddle; you can rent one at Pickleland! We will teach you the rules and how to play.
If you are an experienced player, we will have competitive courts also!
Use code “FUNSOCIALEVENTS” for 10% off any social event on the Pickleland website: https://play.pickleland.com/programs?facility_id=970&category=&search=&view=grid
Disclaimer: The host of this event and meetup are not liable for any injuries, loss of funds, or any type of unfortunate event that happens to any attendees of the meetup.
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🔴Quotes & Discussions night - Critical Thinking & Social
·OnlineOnline🔴 Camera & Mic Mandatory!
ZOOM LINK posts 15 minutes to the meeting.
- cross post, with a good number of participants who join through our group (Minds&Hearts Without Borders, Int’l”)https://www.meetup.com/mindshearts-without-borders/?eventOrigin=your_groups
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Dear friends,
What wonderful fulfilling conversations we have always had in our QUOTES&meme nights with our friends from different corners of the world! It is amazing how we travel through love, life, politics, psychology, wealth and…What a delicate mix of mind stimulating quotes and.. topics as we practice Critical Thinking, learn Emotional Intelligence and, explore the sophistication of human behaviour through the lens of practical philosophy.
Come and explore the world of QUOTES!
In the modern world when we have not enough time to read as much as we’d like , when the attention span gets shorter and shorter, when life runs with a speed much faster than our feet…the world of quotes has found a life of its own!
The effect of QUOTES can be quite strong in leading life!
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🔴 Have you WRITTEN a quote or two of your OWN?
Please do SHARE with us OR bring your favourite Quotes/memes should you have any.
As we live, we are the philosophers of our our hearts and minds! It is valuable to share thoughts and feelings!
Tell us why you find them of importance and we will share opinions about them!
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—- can you bring “Memes”? Absolutely!!
We appreciate some lighthearted content.23 attendees
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