Socratic Society
Join us for the fifth meeting of Socratic Society!
This week’s resolution: Do you have a soul?
Food for thought:
“You do not have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body."
—A quote falsely attributed to CS Lewis.
Optional readings:
You are a soul: https://benthams.substack.com/p/you-are-a-soul
Personal identity: http://www.davidjinkins.com/other_writings/files/reasons_and_persons.pdf
Consciousness and nature: https://www.consc.net/papers/nature.pdf
Schedule:
** 6:05 PM: Opening and Introduction ** We’ll do brief introductions and a topic-related icebreaker question. This is a chance to meet new members of the society.
** 6:10 PM: Resolution Presentation ** We'll introduce the resolution at hand, setting the stage for informed debate and introspection. Your initial vote will mark the starting point of our collective exploration.
** 6:15- 7:30 PM: Structured Dialogue ** This is the heart of our assembly. Speak, listen, and reflect as each member presents their stance, supported by personal insight, scholarly knowledge, or philosophical pondering. We will have a 10 minute break at 6:45 to walk around and mingle.
** 7:30 PM: Reflective Re-Vote ** After a session of thoughtful dialogue, we reassess our positions. Has the tide of opinion shifted?
** 7:40 PM: Informal Mingling ** We will move over to Paxti's, where we will continue the conversation over food and drinks.