What is the meaning of Progress?

Please join us this Sunday as we explore the meaning of 'Progress'. Please note Saz is unavailable and this session will be moderated by Vit and Glenn.

We will meet at the CAPTAIN MELVILLE, 34 Franklin St in Melbourne CBD, at 2.00pm for 2.15pm start sharp.

There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background; all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared have your own assumptions challenged!

Find below some questions to consider, however these are free-ranging events and the below serve merely as a springboard towards a deeper discussion in waters unknown...

Some points and questions to consider before the event:

• What are the potential domains of progress (freedom, virtue, capability, comfort, etc.)
• Is progress descriptive or value laden? Can it be measured without a value theory?
• Does moral progress exist, and why?
• Does progress require purpose or can it be emergent?
• Can defining something as progress end up as a mechanism to foreclose dissent?
• Is it really progress if its not sustainable in the long run?
• Do we tend to romanticize the past or future when talking about progress?
• Could a society choose to reject progress and still be rational?

Hope to see you there!