by Socrates | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
The concept of virtue has exercised philosophers throughout history. This meeting explores how philosophers have defined virtue through the ages, from the ancient thinkers to the modern day – and what it means to lead a good life. Tuesday 18th April 2023 @...
by Socrates | Mar 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Jos Burton will introduce and explore the idea of authenticity in philosophy. The philosophy of authenticity is concerned with the nature of human existence and what it means to live an authentic life. It explores the idea that individuals should strive to be true to...
by Socrates | Mar 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values is a book by Robert M. Pirsig first published in 1974. It is a work of fictionalized autobiography and is the first of Pirsig’s texts in which he explores his concept of Quality. ...
by Socrates | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
So what is mediocrity? Being mediocre? And what is being mediocre? Being average. Being ordinary. Being the norm: so why is ‘mediocre’ considered disparaging whereas ‘average’ does not carry this opprobrium? The Joys of Mediocrity...
by Socrates | Dec 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
America is said to be the land of opportunity, where any person can rise to be President no matter where in the USA or what background they come from. In The Tyranny of Merit Michael Sandel says, in effect, fat chance! The Myth of Meritocracy...
by Socrates | Nov 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
This book is about the joint power of circumstance and character: about four people who were in the right place and time—and in the right company—to do unprecedented and transformative things. How did Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch...
