Dallas
Philosopher’s Forum Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Lecture Resumption
April 16, 2022
Hooray!!! The COVID danger level in Dallas County
is now yellow or better and we can safely go out to eat and have
meetings. However, because of technical and logistical difficulties , we will continue to
present our programs in the virtual, Zoom mode until further notice. Watch this space for further announcements.
Please see the location page for information on in-person lectures. Check out the January to May 2022 schedule and how to register for each session.
The
online lectures will offer, as always, a Q&A session following the
presentation. Participants will need to register prior to the
time of the lecture. We will make registration links available
via this website, our Meetup group, and via Mailchimp blast to our
electronic mailing list. Please sign up for the e-mail list
to be notified in advance of the next lecture. You will also receive
any important news such as schedule changes. Click the email list link
on the contact page to sign up.
The
Dallas Philosophers Forum meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from
September through May, excepting the 4th Tuesday in December (to
accommodate Christmas celebrations, etc.) and the 4th Tuesday in May
(to accommodate summer plans).
Our
lectures begin promptly at 7:30pm. You can arrive as early
as 6:00pm to enjoy Aboca's great Italian food and have some stimulating conversation with
fellow philosophs before the lecture .
See Lecture Schedule for Spring 2022 Philosophy Lecture Series. As soon as the Covid situation allows, The Dallas Philosophers' Forum's philosophy lecture
series will take place in the meeting room of Aboca's Italian
Grill, located at 100 South Central Expressway, Suite 63,
Richardson, Texas 75080.
Please check the current lecture schedule for details about the current lecture series. Sign up for the e-mail list so you'll be notified in advance of upcoming lectures.
Come on out and participate in the intellectual life of the DFW area.
Please take at look at the Forum's archive material page. Text and audiocast recordings of lecture-related material will be made available via this page.
The Dallas Philosophers Forum:
The Dallas Philosophers Forum is a lecture series and discussion group
which meets in the Dallas, Texas metroplex. The Dallas Philosophers
Forum is dedicated to bringing philosophy, ideas, and intellectual
discussion to an interested and educated audience in the DFW area.
The philosophy talks are
designed to be engaging and non-technical and thus they are enjoyable
by the layperson or academician alike: Philosophy made user friendly.
In addition to the regular philosophy lecture meetings, the Dallas
Philosophers Forum also sponsors a Philosophy Study Group.
Dallas Philosophers Forum gatherings begin with dinner and
discussion for those who want to come an hour or so early, then a
philosophy lecture followed by half an hour of questions from the
audience. After the talks are over, everyone is encouraged to hang
around and discuss the philosophical problems of the evening until the
restaurant closes.
Whether you are a professional,
student, retiree, professor, or simply enjoy intellectual discussion
then the Dallas Philosophers Forum has something for you.
Come see why the Forum has become a D/FW institution.
Please sign up for the e-mail list
to be notified in advance of the next lecture. You will also receive any important news such as schedule changes.
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above to sign up.
Why
Philosophy and the Dallas Philosopher's Forum?
What is philosophy?
Philosophy literally is the love of
knowledge. Traditionally it included all of what we now call science, ethics,
politics, esthetics, psychology and sociology. Philosophy of course includes
metaphysics, or the investigation into the basic reality of all things. This
comprises ontology, which is the consideration of the nature of the universe;
teleology which attempts to discern a purpose of existence; and epistemology
which tries to answer the question, how do we know what we know.
Philosophy enquires into the nature
of meaning and value, a good life, morality, knowledge, truth and reality. It
also deepens our understanding of the sciences, mathematics, art, literature,
history, language, the mind, religion, and more. It teaches us to examine our
own lives and what gives them meaning and purpose.
What
does the Dallas Philosophers Forum do?
The DPF brings scholars and thinkers
from various disciplines to share their research and insights with the public
in an open forum, allowing for discussion, questions and feedback from the
audience.
What is the appeal of this group?
The appeal of the DPF is the variety
of intellectual endeavor that is meant to enlighten, educate, and entertain
persons who are interested in broadening their search for understanding the
cosmos and their roles in it. We have been meeting for over 45 years and enjoy
an excellent reputation in academic and social circles.
What subjects do the talks cover?
The DPF welcomes all the world of
historical philosophy, not only the “hard” sciences like physics and geology,
but also the “soft” ones of sociology, psychology, economics and history. In addition,
we enjoy talks on the aspects of traditional philosophy, including such
questions as the nature of good and evil, free will and determinism, and the
goal or purpose of life and the universe.
We avoid controversial subjects such
as politics and religion unless they are presented in a scientific, historical
or philosophical context.
How often does the DPF meet, time and
place?
Please
visit our website, Dallasphilosophersforum.org, for details and the schedule of
talks and speakers.
We welcome anyone who is open-minded
and a seeker of knowledge and wisdom. We do not allow a platform for racism,
divisive politics, or religious bigotry. We encourage comments and questions
that are intelligent, open-minded and thought provoking. Many of our attendees
are scientists, other professionals, professors and students.
We
are open to anyone who is willing to help with the organization, including
audio-visual technical aid and serving on the Board of Directors.
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Philosophers Forum or its Board of Directors.
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Wonderful!
If only there were more [Philosopher's Forums] ...
Maybe you can start a franchise!´´
- Prof. Simon Blackburn, Professor, University of Cambridge, UK.