We have a ton of exciting information, so here it goes:
- The PCPN has finally upgraded our two man operation into a fuller, more representative committee (five members!). What does this mean? 1.) less stress for me and Jeremy, 2.) more well rounded topics and themes, 3.) more exciting programing.
- Reading groups? Yes! The roup is coming are back, and it is coming back soon! This winter we will be moving from Sundays to Monday nights at 8:00pm. Our first meeting will be Feb. 2nd, keep your eyes posted for a pdf which will be posted asap. Moreover, we will now be orchestrating approx. two month “thematic series” all year long. What does this mean? It means that rather than topics changing every week, there will be a unity to the readings. What does this not mean? It does NOT mean that you are obligated to come every week, or that you will “fall behind” if you skip a week. In fact, just like in the past, we will be tackling a new author every week in a short standalone pdf (for FREE!!!). Our first series will be looking at the recent rediscovery of Hegel, after he had been abandoned and denigrated during much of the 20th century.
- 2nd annual conference? Yes! it is happening, and we are really excited. Stay tuned for more detailed information, but what I can tell you now, is that our theme will be thinking (rethinking?) the role and nature of “public space,” and that the title of the conference will be “(un)commons: theory and public space.” The conference is scheduled for late September, and a cfp is already in development. What will we be looking for? More great papers like last year, plus artwork, performance art, film, or anything else that tackles the big questions regarding public space.
Pittsburgh Continental Philosophy Network 
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