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•OnlinePlutarch Parallel Lives: Otho
OnlineMarcus Salvius Otho; 28 April 32 – 16 April 69) was the second emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors following Galba.
Plutarch details Otho's early life as a friend of Nero, his exile to Lusitania, his alliance with Galba, his eventual rise to the emperorship, and his eventual suicide following a significant defeat.This biography is about 9 pages long.
We will be referencing this reading
https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Plutarch/Lives/Otho*.htmlThis is a reading group in which we read from Plutarch's Parallel Lives about the virtues and faults of great leaders from ancient Greece and Rome. At the end of each life, we rate them for their leadership quality, virtues, entertaining reading, and legacy.
For our leader scoreboard, check out this Google doc:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K66HPHPO_elctuHjCLAWnv5w_3HCY8YbxEK4SgCa_Gg/edit#gid=0For questions please send me a message or post to meetup.
Zita5 attendees
On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Part 2
Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USFor this two week event we will continue our investigation into the theory of liberal society by reading On Liberty by John Stuart Mill (1806-1873). The question of how best to organize a society in order to maximize the well being of all of its citizens is an important bedrock of liberal democratic government. In this essay, written in 1859, Mill applies his Utilitarian ethical ideas to society and state, championing individuality and exploring the tension between authority and liberty. Join us as we reflect on the values which make a portion of our own democratic society as we consider what the future may hold. I will be reading from this version and a free copy can be found here. For the second week we will read Chapters 3-5 (p. 47-102). Participants should read the entire reading before attending this in person meeting. For questions please send me a message or post to meetup.
Best,
Brian
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Pragmatism by William James (week 2)
Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USA profoundly influential figure in American psychology, William James (1842–1910) was also a philosopher of note, who used Charles S. Peirce's theories of pragmatism as a basis for his own conception of that influential philosophy. For James, this meant an emphasis on "radical empiricism" and the concept that the meaning of any idea — philosophical, political, social, or otherwise — has validity only in terms of its experiential and practical consequences. James propounded his theories of pragmatism in this book, one of the most important in American philosophy.
Join us to discuss this classic book over the course of 4-weeks!
Week 1 Sat 10/25 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 2 Sat 11/1 12:30pm-2:30pm The Oyster Room @ Pier 57
Week 3 Sat 11/8 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 4 Sat 11/15 12:30pm-2:30pm The Oyster Room @ Pier 57Reading for Week 2
Lectures 3 & 4 (33pages)I will be reading the paperback penguin edition available here
free pdf download here *click on the first slow download option
(other formats available too —epub & mobi for kindle—just search in search bar)- Rules for Our Group
1. Be Courteous
Respectful disagreement with others is totally acceptable. Condescending behavior is not.
2. Be Concise
Keep comments on topic and relatively brief.
Moderators will do their best to make sure everyone gets a chance to speak who wants to.
3. Do the Reading
If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and listen to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion.For more info and FAQ on the group click here.
Can't wait to discuss these ideas with all of you!
-Zach26 attendeesUtilitarianism by John Stuart Mill
Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USFor this one week event we will continue our investigation into the theory of liberal society by reading Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill (1806-1873). Seeking a practical criterion for ethical questions, Mill puts forth a moral theory based on minimizing negative consequences amongst a society. Designed as a practical solution to ethical problems in a democratic society, we will specifically discuss how Utilitarianism could or has worked in practice. Join us as we reflect on the values which make a portion of our own democratic society as we consider what the future may hold. I will be reading from this version and a free copy can be found here. We will read the entire book for this week (the font is quite large in the edition I linked) Ch.1-5 (p. 1-101). Participants should read the entire reading before attending this in person meeting. For questions please send me a message or post to meetup.
Best,
Brian
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