Do chess, and other games, have anything to teach us about philosophy?

We recently discussed egoism as practical motivation; moral cognitivism and non-cognitivism as accounts of what moral judgments assert; moral epistemology as the problem of moral knowledge; moral realism and moral skepticism as opposing views of moral truth; desire and love as structures of agency and attachment; the meaning of life as inquiry into value and purpose; global skepticism and the external world; Russell’s paradox and the limits of formal systems; metaphilosophy as reflection on method; The Matrix and simulation as metaphysical challenge; Ur-Fascism as analysis of authoritarian political pathology; and major figures on reasons, normativity, language, and function and piety.

Each of us has his or her own philosophical history and journey, and during these walks, we introduce each other to our recent questions and reflections. There is no assigned reading, no required text. Bring your own recommendations, or see what has been recommended by others before. In this dropbox folder you'll find texts and videos that have been discussed on previous occasions. You'll also find a list of recommended texts, if you are new to philosophy.

We gather at Flywheel Coffee, near Stanyan and Page. At exactly 11:15am, we'll be just outside the front door, and begin a hike through Golden Gate Park, returning to Flywheel by 1:00pm. During the walk, we'll discuss your philosophical topics, whatever they may be. If it looks like it'll rain, we'll dip into a restaurant instead.