Contact Information Update

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 contact us at ugaphilosophyclub@uga.edu in order to get on our listserv to updated on all our events!

Colloquium Schedule

• • Saturday, March 31, 2012
  • 10:00am until 5:00pm

• Room 115 Peabody Hall, University of Georgia

• Fourth Annual Philosophy Student Colloquium The University of Georgia Chapter of Phi Sigma Tau is pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Philosophy Student Colloquium. The conference will be held at Peabody Hall, University of Georgia, Room 115 on Saturday, March 31st. (phone(706)-542-2823). The keynote speaker shall be Dr. Victoria Davion, PhD, Department Head of the University of Georgia Philosophy Department and Editor of Ethics and the Environment. Each paper presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. Schedule: 10:00-10:30- Dr. Victoria Davion, Keynote Speech 10:40-11:20- Mark Smith, “A Case Against Materialism” 11:30-12:10- Michael Long, “Loving Perception of the Gay “World”” 12:10-1:30- Lunch Break 1:30-2:10- Doug Shepardson, “The Joy That Wants Eternity: Rejoice in the Predetermined Choice” 2:20-3:00- Joe Gerber, “The Presocratics” 3:10-3:50- Eva Imbsweiler “Praxis and Theory in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics” 4:00-4:40- Kellan Lyman “Good Without God is Just 'O': God's Connection to the Good as a Solution to the Euthyphro Dilemma.” 5:00- Official Closing of the Conference Coffee and snacks shall be provided. Any questions should be directed to Ms. Sarah Colclough at ugaphilosophyclub@gmail.com.

UGA Philosophy Club-End of Fall Coffee Night!

Interested in joining Phi Sigma Tau, the International Honors Society for Philosophers? Want to enjoy stimulating conversation over coffee with your fellow philosophy enthusiasts?

Come out to Walker's for our end-of-fall-semester social! We'll have a chill meeting with causal conversation, getting to know each other, and discussing future plans for our organization. All lovers of wisdom are welcome to come :)

Tuesday, November 29th

at Walkers Pub and Coffee.

From 8:00-11:00

Contact ugaphilosophyclub@gmail.com for more information or if you would like to get on our listserv for updates and reminders. Also Check out our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/160866570616945/

November 17th 2011

Phi Sigma Tau will be holding its first meeting of the 2011-2012 academic year on

Thursday,
November 17th 2011
at 5:00-6:00 P.M.
in Room 205s
Peabody Hall

We will be holding out elections and having a general discussion about the role of philosophy in Society.

Prior engagement is not required in order to become an officer, anyone who is enthusiastic about building a philosophic community is welcome to become a nominee.

If you have any questions feel free to email us at ugaphilosophyclub@gmail.com.

For More information about Phi Sigma Tau visit: http://phi-sigma-tau.org/

Persistence and Spacetime

Dr. Yuri Balashov of the UGA Philosophy Department will be giving a special lecture on Persistence in Spacetime. Dr. Balashov’s area of specialty is in the connection between Physics and Metaphysics. In his recently published book Persistence and Spacetime he explores how to move from a relativistic physics to a four-dimensionalist metaphysics of persisting objects.

At 7 P.M
February, 2011
Room 205s Peabody Hall

This event is organized by Phi Sigma Tau, The Philosophy Honors Society, in order to promote a more active dialogue between Professors and Students and to help facilitate a greater appreciation for the scholarship that UGA professors are contributing to the philosophic community.

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