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We have expanded recently and there are now
twelve members, all bringing their lifetime’s experience and wisdom to the
group. We also try to remember what Socrates said about not being really wise
until we realise we know nothing. I hope, in fact,
we are a good example of the U3A’s principle The Teachers learn and the
Learners teach.
Sometimes we deal with individual
philosophers, for example, Socrates, Epicurus, Nietzsche and others, all of whom
have things to say that are relevant to modern times. In these sessions we
started off by listening to tapes of a series of talks by Alain de Botton.
We have also looked at the application of
Philosophy to current problems, like medical ethics and the environment.
Sometimes individual members prepare topics
for discussion, giving the rest of us prior notice. Behind all our discussions
is the famous dictum of the late Professor Joad in the BBC Brains Trust: “It
depends what you mean...........” It is always useful to be clear about what
we think and why we think it.
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of
the month, at 2.30pm and members take it in turns to be hosts.
Any
further questions to the Group Leader, Donald Scott, 21 The Orchard, Fairford.
Tel. 01285 713441 |
