Metaphysics and Entanglement

This group is for readers of philosophy and philosophical fiction of any vintage, observers of the history of ideas, and those interested in the way we overthink about thinking. The recent death of philosopher Hilary Putnam inspired me to start this group, to involve fellow MeFi members in exploring and appreciating the literature of philosophy in a critical, inclusive, and irreverent context.

Posts for this club should be tagged: metaphysicsandentanglement_club.

May 1

Book: Realism With A Human Face by Hilary Putnam. Part I: Metaphysics

I'm starting the discussion about the first part of the Hilary Putnam book. The lengthy introduction discusses Putnam's influences, and the essays in Part I focus on metaphysics. [more inside]
posted by Fritz Langwedge at 8:33 AM - 0 comments

March 23

Book: Realism With A Human Face by Hilary Putnam

Our first selection is a set of essays by Hilary Putnam that covers Metaphysics, Ethics and Aesthetics, and Studies in American Philosophy in its three parts. [more inside]
posted by Fritz Langwedge at 5:56 PM - 0 comments

March 17

New Group - Metaphysics and Entanglement

Is anyone interested in reading and discussing philosophy or philosophical fiction? [more inside]
posted by Fritz Langwedge at 4:29 AM - 3 comments