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Re: An interesting thought experiment from today's NY Times...

nalalina — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:47:46 GMT

Not a new thought experiment The author's view is like the one portrayed in this movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634/

Re: An interesting thought experiment from today's NY Times...

basia wilson — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:01:19 GMT

Speak for yourself - that essay was absurd in it's broad generalizations. ... From: philonius1 Subject:

An interesting thought experiment from today's NY Times...

philonius1 — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:23:23 GMT

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/opinion/28brooks.html?_r=1&th&emc=th -- Phil

"spooky" as a technical term :-)

twclark2002 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:46:05 GMT

Re our philo cafe discussion on naturalism vs. supernaturalism last night, below is neurophilosopher Patricia Churchland using the term "spooky" more or less

Re: June Topic -- A book recommendation and an essay

paintcolor1234 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:46:47 GMT

P.S.: There was a typo in the link I included below -- it should be http://randombasket.com/fivereflections.htm

June Topic -- A book recommendation and an essay

paintcolor1234 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:21:03 GMT

After I starting reading the suggested readings for the June discussion (about any common ground between naturalism and supernaturalism) I happened to start

A. J. Ayer on mysticism

twclark2002 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:13:12 GMT

Jim Farmelant writes: As I recall, British philosopher A. J. Ayer wrote about mysticism and mystical experiences on at least three occasions: The first was in

Philo cafe continues at the Harvard Book Store

twclark2002 — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:58:11 GMT

Hi all, I'm happy to report that the Davis Square Philosophy Cafe will continue as Philosophy Cafe at Harvard Book Store. Note that we'll be meeting on the

Davis_Sq_Philosophy_Cafe group name/addresses have changed

notify@yahoogroups.com — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:51:26 GMT

Hello, The moderator of the Davis_Sq_Philosophy_Cafe group has changed the group's name. This means that both the group's email address and the group home page

Re: Davis Square Philosohy Cafe ends, may continue later in a new lo

rfsunra — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:57:54 GMT

Hi, Tom Sorry to hear about the change with McIntyre and the challenge of finding a new venue. I hope it works out and you're able to continue this great and

Davis Square Philosohy Cafe ends, may continue later in a new locati

twclark2002 — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:01:55 GMT

Hi Everyone, The Davis Square Philosophy Cafe had its last meeting on Feb 19, a well attended and animated discussion about the relative value of truth vs.

readings for February: Positive Illusions - What's So Great About Tr

twclark2002 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:23:02 GMT

Here's the topic summary again, plus readings. See the previous message for meeting details:

February's topic: Positive Illusions: What's So Great About Truth?

twclark2002 — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:38:17 GMT

For Immediate Release Philosophy Café/Philosophy Discussion Group February, 2008 Mary Curtin, Events Coordinator, 617-241-9664, 617-470-5867 (cell),

Re: readings for Aesthetics and Elites: What Accounts for Good Taste

ken_milne — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:32:48 GMT

Also see discussion regarding "The Blank Slate", S.Pinker, below, toward end beginning with the question: "What about implications for other fields?"

readings for Aesthetics and Elites: What Accounts for Good Taste?

twclark2002 — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:07:58 GMT

Here's the description of the topic, with readings below. Have fun, and hope to see you on the 15th, details at