August Meeting:
“The
Intrinsic, The Subjective
and the Objective”
At our August meeting, we
will listen to an audiotape of “The Intrinsic, The Subjective and The
Objective,” by David Ross, Ph.D. This lecture was presented at the The
Objectivist Center’s Summer Seminar held last month at the University
of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. John Drake, who recapped the seminar at our
meeting last month (see next story), cited this as one of the best
presentations at the seminar.
In the talk, David Ross
discusses the objective-subjective-intrinsic trichotomy, the
identification of philosophical errors, and the nature of objectivity.
Dr. Ross, a mathematician at Kodak Research Labs, is a highly regarded
and popular speaker.
Join us for this excellent
lecture on Saturday, August 18, at 8 p.m. at the home of Joy & Jeff
Kiviat. Snacks and discussion will follow the presentation. Call (314)
469-2723 for directions.
A Week of Everything
At our last meeting, John
Drake presented a summary of TOC’s Summer Seminar. The seminar took
place last month at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown with
approximately 250 attendees.
To John, one of the most
fascinating aspects of the week was the ability, upon meeting someone for
the first time, to discuss philosophy with them for hours and become
immediate friends. He loved having the opportunity to debate topics such
as anarchy and minimalism over dinner each night.
One of the important
lessons that John learned was that Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s
residential masterpiece, was not designed for tall people. During a day
trip to the famous residence, John, at 6’6”, had to stoop through
most of the exciting tour.
Besides learning from
others, John led a participant-sponsored session in order to teach
critical thinking skills. His rationality workshop, similar to the one he
conducted previously for a Gateway Objectivists meeting, used logical
games and discussion to help participants understand rational thinking.
John also summarized the
lectures he attended during the week. Topics ranged from “Do Americans
Still Value Freedom?” by Ed Hudgins to Amy Hayden’s “Sacred Sex”
to “The Takings Clause” by Scott Bullock. John
found all the lectures engaging and worthwhile. Particularly impressive
were speakers David Kelley, who gave his annual state of the culture
address, Madeline Cosman, and David Ross.
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