OCTOBER!

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to let you all know what events are coming up with Phi Sigma Tau in the month of October.

On Thursday, Oct. 7 at 8:30 P.M. at Walkers Pub we are going to have an informal philosophy discussion night. Anyone is welcome. A couple of weeks ago we had a similar event and I think it was a lot of fun for everyone invovled.

On Thursday Oct. 14 at 7:00 P.M. we are planning on having a showing the movie "Days of Heaven" in Room 115 at Peabody Hall. Chris Crawford is going to lead a discussion after the film. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Towards the end of October we are planning on having a UGA philosophy professor give a talk on their current/recent research they have been doing. More details will be forthcoming.

Sincerely,
David Parker

Also, If anyone is interested in presenting a paper, or has any input about something they would like to see PST do, just let us know!

Phi Sigma Tau

Hello All Philosophers and Lovers of Wisdom,
So, as you may have noticed, we rarely update this blog. However, we are still very much active! You can find us on Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/160866570616945/?fref=ts

The Facebook page is the most up-to-date place to find information. For those who do not have a/use Facebook, you can get on our listserv to be updated on all our events by signing up here:
http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=ugaphilosophycl&A=1

If anyone is interested in presenting a paper or knows someone who might be interested, just send us an email @

Ugaphilosophyclub@gmail.com

I think it would be great if an undergraduate student would like to present a paper. We might also have several undergraduates present short papers.

Sincerely,
David Parker

Helpful links for upcoming philosophy club meeting

Here is the actual text that Joey will be discussing
Metaphysics Book XI (Kappa):
http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/metaphysics.11.xi.html

Here are a few helpful links to give background information:

IEP Article on Aristotle's Metaphysics:
http://www.iep.utm.edu/aris-met/

Standford Encyclopedia's Article on Aristotle's Metaphysics:
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/aristotle-metaphysics/

Joey's Paper will be coming soon!
SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON THE MEETING

Second Philosophy Club Meeting of Spring 2010

Joey Carter will present a paper on Aristotle’s Metaphysics.

Abstract:

The Problem of Separability in Aristotle’s Metaphysics K 2, 1060a27-1060b23
In this essay, I contend that one of the main issues in Metaphysics K 2 is the problem of the separability of the universal. I focus on three ways Aristotle articulates this issue: (1) How is there a highest universal that is indestructible and immaterial when there appears to be only destructible material things (K 2, 1060a27-1060a38)? (2) How can this universal be independent and separable (choristos), if there are things that are dependent and inseparable (K 2, 1060a39-1060b8)? (3) How is universal knowledge possible when it seems that the very thing we should be seeking, namely thinghood (ousia), concerns independent things (K 2, 1060b20-23)? Following the analysis of these issues, I suggest that the solution is located in L 7, where Aristotle argues for the unmoved mover. It is here Aristotle argues that the pure being-at-work (energeia) of the unmoved mover qualifies as the separate independent thing, which gives knowledge about all things insofar as the unmoved mover is the archetype of thinghood—being-at-work.

Tuesday, March 30^th

6:30 PM, Room 205S

Peabody Hall

UGA Philosophy Club

Hello fellow philosophers,

This is the new UGA Philosophy Club blog. This blog is intended to be a place where we can post information about upcoming philosophy club meetings. We are hoping to post papers that are going to be presented, give links to background information, as well specific academic articles that are relevant to the upcoming presentation.

Ideally, this will be a place that can facilitate constant new discussions, ideas for new topics and ways to make the Philosophy club better. If you are interested in submitting a paper to be put on here to get some feedback, just email us at ugaphilosophyclub@gmail.com

If you are interested in reading more information about Phi Sigma Tau, the National Honors Philosophy Society Visit:
http://phi-sigma-tau.org/

If you interested in Philosophy at UGA visit:
http://phil.uga.edu/

For more general philosophy resources please visit:
International Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy