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Philosophy Study Group
We will begin reading Simone de Beauvoir’s attempt to provide an ethical foundation for existentialism, The Ethics of Ambiguity. This book is available in paperback for about $15 and as an eBook for about $10. Used copies are also available. For the 9th we’ll read Parts I and II.
Just so you know, there’s nothing ambiguous about the MISF Philosophy Study Group, though. Our thoughtful members come from a variety of philosophical positions, although sometimes they can be dead wrong or even a little idiotic or uncertain of where they’re going. But they’re good people, except when some of them talk out of turn or interrupt someone. Still, we’re glad to have them, except when we have to ask someone to leave. However, you’re all unambiguously welcome to come on the 9th. Most of you, anyway.
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When Minnehaha Flowed With Whiskey: A Spirited History Of The Falls
Drunks, criminals, and rowdies went to Minnehaha Falls to raise a ruckus, dance, and have fun. From the 1860s until the early 20th century, Minnehaha Falls was not a family-oriented destination. Rather, it was a scene of scandal and disreputable behavior. By 1891, things had gotten so bad that “Father of the Parks” Charles Loring said, “Minnehaha had become the rendezvous of the most depraved of both sexes.” Find out what the heck was going on at the falls, and how all was eventually redeemed.
Karen E. Cooper is an author, historian, and researcher who uncovered the lost disgraceful past at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis. Her work reveals the power structures in the city that allowed Minnehaha to become a criminal haven, and battle with those who wanted Minnehaha to be a place where families felt safe and welcome. Her first book, “When Minnehaha Flowed With Whiskey: A Spirited History Of The Falls” won the Emile Buchwald Award for Minnesota Non-Fiction in 2023.
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New Issue of The Minnesota Scholar!
The Winter issue of The Minnesota Scholar