First Meeting of Fall 2007: Tuesday (9/4) at 8pm in Philosophy Library (FLO 300)

Come on out to our first meeting of the fall this Tuesday, September 4th at 8pm in the Philosophy Library (Griffin-Floyd (FLO) 300--the building on the NW corner of Newell and Union). We'll be munching on free Pokey Stix, introducing ourselves, discussing what we think "freethought" is, and sharing our thoughts about the Green-Price debate.

(Note: Please RSVP at our facebook event if possible so we know how much food to buy.)

Since it's our first official meeting under the new name, Brandon and I want to start off discussing what you think "freethought" is and how you'd like to see the group define itself. I think we can use this time to introduce ourselves, too. Naturally, everyone has different ideas about what a "freethinker" is, and about which aspects of its "definition" we ought to emphasize with the group. Brandon and I plan to open the discussion explaining where we've been trying to nudge the group lately, and hopefully clarify any misconceptions that may have cropped up. I think this will be a good way to springboard into discussing the future of the group this semester and beyond.

From there I thought we could discuss the debate we recently hosted---what did you think of it? Were you persuaded by Price, by Green, by neither? What holes, if any, did you see in their arguments? I'm attaching the link to the videos here in case anyone wasn't able to attend. If you want, you might want to watch Price's and Green's speeches (videos #1 and #2) before coming; but if not, I'll introduce the topic with brief summaries of their arguments so we're all on the same page.

This ought to be plenty on our plates: food, introductions, general discussion on freethought and the group, and more focused discussion on the recent debate. As always, I'd love to carry things over to a restaurant for food and drinks afterward if people are willing.

Hope to see you all there! This is the perfect time to emerge from the shadows of the group and get to know your fellow freethinkers. Come on out and enjoy some casual food and talk with us. :)

-Ryan