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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will begin a discussion of the book When They Severed Earth from Sky: How the Human Mind Shapes Myth (2004) by Elizabeth Wayland Barber and Paul T. Barber. For the 12th we’ll read the first ten chapters. This is a book about how myth operates in preliterate societies by taking advantage of aspects of the human mind that we are just beginning to learn about. Joseph Campbell it is not. \nUnfortunately\, this is not an inexpensive book\, though it’s still not like buying a textbook. A new paperback lists for $35 and even an ebook starts at $20. We’re going with it anyway\, since inflation has recently driven prices of many commodities significantly higher and we do our best to stay current. Perhaps you could negotiate to get the seller to include a dozen eggs. \n 
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-58/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will be reading and discussing Pax Romana: War\, Peace and Conquest in the Roman World (Adrian Goldsworthy) \nWe are going back in time\, to the 1st & 2nd centuries. We will be reading about the Roman Empire at its height\, enjoying peace and prosperity. However\, I think it safe to say it is not a warm and fuzzy description. If you have read a few history books you likely know “peace” does not mean the same thing to everyone at all times! \nFor this first session we will be reading through Part 8\, The Rebellion. \nPlease join us for the discussion\, while it will be peaceful\, it will not be boring!
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-55/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will conclude our reading of The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from our Eyes by Donald Hoffman. People have reacted very differently to the thesis that Hoffman presents in this book. \nSome think that he has opened an insight into reality that will revolutionize our study of physics and other areas of human existence. Others think that he’s gone off the rails into a mystical pseudoscience using sloppy logic. \nThere is abundant evidence that our group contains both of these viewpoints as well as positions in between. This should be interesting. \n 
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-62/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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SUMMARY:Annual Picnic
DESCRIPTION:This is our annual summer picnic. MISF will provide the drinks\, plasticware\, and grills\, and St. Paul Parks & Rec the electricity and more grills. You provide a dish to share and your best topics for good conversations.
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/annual-picnic-3/
LOCATION:Cherokee Park Picnic Shelter\, Chippewa and Winona Streets\, St. Paul\, MN
CATEGORIES:Social
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