Peripatetic Philosophy - Ethics, mind, freedom, society, ontology
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Previously discussed topics included the distinction between knowledge-how and propositional knowledge, the debates within consequentialism and its challenges such as the repugnant conclusion, and embodied cognition as a framework for understanding mind and action. We also addressed compatibilism and the tension between determinism and moral responsibility, alongside contemporary reflections on consciousness, including questions about artificial systems such as large language models. Supplementary texts presented broader introductions to ethics and philosophy, MacIntyre’s critique of Enlightenment moral philosophy, Kuhn’s survey of theories of consciousness, and Vanegas’s argument for a non-constructivist social ontology expressed through institutions like money and marriage
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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.
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We gather at Flywheel Coffee, near Stanyan and Page. At 11:15am we begin a hike through Golden Gate Park and return to Flywheel by 1:00pm. During the walk, we'll discuss your philosophical topics, whatever they may be.