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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll examine the theory of ethical egoism (the idea that peo…

Price: 18.00 USD

Ethical egoism (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

5 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll examine the theory of ethical egoism (the idea that people should always act in their own self-interest). We’ll discuss examples of figures in history and current events who appeared very selfless (Raoul Wallenberg, who risked his life to protect people f…

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss social contract theory (the idea that morali…

Price: 18.00 USD

Social contract theory (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, May 23, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

4 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss social contract theory (the idea that morality is a set of rules that people agree to for their mutual benefit), including the famous Prisoner’s Dilemma. What are the benefits of making moral rules before entering society? How do we account for…

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss utilitarianism (commonly known as “the great…

Price: 18.00 USD

Utilitarianism (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, May 30, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

1 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss utilitarianism (commonly known as “the greatest good for the greatest number”) The optional reading is Chapter 7 in “The Elements of Philosophy,” 8th edition, by Rachels (available to buy, or to rent for approximately $20, on Amazon). Dinner wi…

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. Are there absolute moral rules? We’ll consider Kant’s view…

Price: 18.00 USD

Are there absolute moral rules? (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, Jun 6, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

4 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. Are there absolute moral rules? We’ll consider Kant’s view and examine issues such as using an atomic bomb. The optional reading is Chapter 9 in “The Elements of Moral Philosophy,” 8th edition, by Rachels (available to buy, or to rent for approximately $20, …

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll continue our discussion of Kant from last week, this…

Price: 18.00 USD

Kant (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, Jun 13, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

1 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct professor of philosophy at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll continue our discussion of Kant from last week, this time focusing on the intersection between his theory and the role of criminal punishment. The optional reading is Chapter 10 in “The Elements of Moral Philosophy,” 8th edition, by Rachels (available …

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss virtue ethics (the theory that moral goodness i…

Price: 18.00 USD

Virtue ethics (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, Jun 20, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

1 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll discuss virtue ethics (the theory that moral goodness is based on certain personality traits). The optional reading is Chapter 12 in “The Elements of Moral Philosophy,” 8th edition, by Rachels (available to buy, or to rent for approximately $20, on Amazon…

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 PM

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll review the ethical theories discussed throughout the In…

Price: 18.00 USD

What is the ideal ethical theory? (Introduction to Ethics series)

Thursday, Jun 27, 2019, 6:30 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

1 Members Went

Justine Borer, adjunct philosophy professor at John Jay College, will lead this meeting. We’ll review the ethical theories discussed throughout the Introduction to Ethics series, and try to decide what an ideal ethical theory would look like. There is no reading for this meeting. Dinner will be served, and is included in the sign-up fee.

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Sunday, September 22 at 11:00 AM

Due to overwhelming interesting in this topic, we’re going to have an additional Philosophy of Math meeting on September 22. This one will be from 11a…

Price: 14.00 USD

Meeting 62, take 2: Philosophy of Math (11am-1pm)

Sunday, Sep 22, 2019, 11:00 AM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

15 Members Went

Due to overwhelming interesting in this topic, we’re going to have an additional Philosophy of Math meeting on September 22. This one will be from 11am-1pm. PLEASE NOTE: this is an ADDITIONAL meeting. We are NOT canceling or rescheduling the original meeting from 2pm-4pm. That meeting will still take place. The 11am meeting will be substantially t…

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Sunday, September 22 at 2:00 PM

CUNY philosophy PhD candidate Vincent Peluce will lead us. What sort of things are mathematical truths about? How do we come to know mathematical trut…

Price: 14.00 USD

Meeting 62: Philosophy of Math

Sunday, Sep 22, 2019, 2:00 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

15 Members Went

CUNY philosophy PhD candidate Vincent Peluce will lead us. What sort of things are mathematical truths about? How do we come to know mathematical truths? How does this knowledge fit in with the rest of our knowledge? In this meeting, we examine these questions and briefly discuss some answers to those questions. The reading can be found here: http…

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Philosophy-in-Manhattan
Sunday, October 20 at 2:00 PM

CUNY philosophy PhD candidate Liam Ryan will lead us. This little thought experiment from Ancient Greece illustrates the philosophical problems: “A m…

Price: 14.00 USD

Meeting 63: The Ship of Theseus

Sunday, Oct 20, 2019, 2:00 PM

Justine’s apartment
47 East 88th Street New York, NY

7 Members Attending

CUNY philosophy PhD candidate Liam Ryan will lead us. This little thought experiment from Ancient Greece illustrates the philosophical problems: “A man named Theseus has a ship. After a storm rips the main sail, he replaces it. Some time later, a wooden plank on the main deck warps, and is replaced. Pulleys rust and are replaced. None of this …

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