Philosophy of the Body

Please join us this Sunday to discuss the philosophy of the body. This session will be hosted by Emma.

We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp.
Please note that the $5 attendance fee to help with Meetup costs is now mandatory and will be collected when people arrive. This is assist the group with covering costs and to ensure all attendees contribute. Payment can be in cash or bank transfer.
Any extra moneys will go towards buying food and drinks for the table.

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 to have your own assumptions challenged.

This event is also posted in the Philosophy Circle group.

Some questions that may be covered during the session:

• Does a disciplined body lead to a disciplined mind?
• Is vice versa true? Is it possible to be intellectually rigorous but physically undisciplined?
• Is the mind just what the body/brain does?
• Is the modern obsession of fitness and optimisation a pursuit of discipline? Or is it something else?
• Where does discipline end and obsession begin when it comes to our bodies?
• Should we try to overcome the limits of our bodies?
• At what point do enhancements stop us from being human?
• Do you want to enhance your body? If so, how? And why?
• Can you be born in the wrong body?
• Should we be allowed to sell organs? What about surrogacy?
• Is euthanasia the ultimate in having control over our bodies?
• Does the body have a purpose?
• If you could upload your mind into a machine, would you still exist?
• Should we try to extend our lives as much as possible? Would this change how we live and give meaning to life?

Hope to see you there!