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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will be tackling a book by the contemporary Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek\,The Parallax View (2006)\, which he calls his magnus opus. It can be found new in paperback for about $17 and as an ebook for $10. We will do chapter 1 for the 14th. \nAccording to Wikipedia Žižek has been referred to as “the Elvis of cultural theory.” While Professor Žižek is a popular philosopher – and probably a better one than Elvis – it’s doubtful that he has any blue suede shoes or even a houn’ dog. How all shook up he is depends on one’s viewpoint\, though I advise that\, however you see things\, you don’t be cruel to him\, or at least you can refrain from to love him tender. Are you lonesome tonight? Then start reading\, and if you don’t like it you can take it and return to sender\, although then not being able to participate in our group will make you feel really bad\, like a teddy bear all alone in a heartbreak hotel. At any rate Žižek\, unlike Elvis\, is at least still alive. Although…
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-25/
LOCATION:Curran’s Restaurant\, 42nd and Nicollet in Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The new book we are beginning is King Leopold’s Ghost: A Story of Greed\, Terror\, and Heroism in Colonial Africa (1999) by Adam Hochschild. This was a prize-winning and popular book from twenty years ago; it is still a good read. For the 16th we will read through Part I (or as much of Part I as you are able). This is one of those history books that can be rather disquieting. Fortunately\, our group is so congenial that we make it easy to live with personal distress. \nA new paperback costs $12-15\, and an ebook is around $10. However\, used copies are readily available and\, I am told\, even new copies can be found for only a few dollars.
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-22/
LOCATION:Curran’s Restaurant\, 42nd and Nicollet in Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis and Tangletown Neighborhood Landmarks
DESCRIPTION:What is a neighborhood and how does change make it better\, lessen it\, or make it a different world? Step into the past with a presentation illustrated by maps and photographs of historical interest.  The maps show what most of south Minneapolis looked like prior to urban development.  The photos are of early downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River\, as well as historical and current-day images of Tangletown.  These maps and photos provide a sense of place\, identity\, and pride in the city where we live. \nTom Balcom grew up in Minneapolis\, majored in Geography/Urban and Regional Planning at the U of M\, and worked in planning and environmental protection programs at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  In retirement\, Tom enjoys doing historical research and writing\, as well as giving bus\, bike\, and walking tours of the city and south Minneapolis neighborhoods”.
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/minneapolis-and-tangletown-neighborhood-landmarks/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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