Pittsburgh Continental Philosophy Network

READING GROUP:

PCPN is excited about our winter/spring session looking at Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy. This Winter and Spring, on alternating weeks we will examine key early modern philosophers, and more recent continental theorists who have used, interpreted, or rethought these earlier traditions.

This week:

• 04/24 – Hume, Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, IV-V

Pdfs of the readings can be found: HERE

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Bloomfield Crazy Mocha (4525 Liberty Ave).

As a reminder, even though we have moved to thematic groups, there is no expectation that people participate in every week, so even if you can’t commit to the whole section, you are still more than welcome to join us when you can.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK:

• None this week

OTHER NEWS:

Ever wondered how much we have really covered in reading group? Check out the new link that includes a (nearly) comprehensive list of every text that has been covered by the reading group since its inception a few years ago. LINK HERE

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Dr. Fred Evans’ keynote from (un)commons: theory and public space is now available on youtube and our video page. Check it out!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Upcoming in Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy:

• 04/24 – Hume, Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, IV-V
• 05/01 – Deleuze, “Hume” in Desert Islands and Other Texts

READING GROUP:

PCPN is excited about our winter/spring session looking at Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy. This Winter and Spring, on alternating weeks we will examine key early modern philosophers, and more recent continental theorists who have used, interpreted, or rethought these earlier traditions.

This week:

• 04/17 – Deleuze, On Spinoza, 3-29

Pdfs of the readings can be found: HERE

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Bloomfield Crazy Mocha (4525 Liberty Ave).

As a reminder, even though we have moved to thematic groups, there is no expectation that people participate in every week, so even if you can’t commit to the whole section, you are still more than welcome to join us when you can.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK:

• None this week

OTHER NEWS:

Ever wondered how much we have really covered in reading group? Check out the new link that includes a (nearly) comprehensive list of every text that has been covered by the reading group since its inception a few years ago. LINK HERE

***

Dr. Fred Evans’ keynote from (un)commons: theory and public space is now available on youtube and our video page. Check it out!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Upcoming in Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy:

• 04/17 – Deleuze, On Spinoza, 3-29
• 04/24 – Hume, Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, IV-V
• 05/01 – Deleuze, “Hume” in Desert Islands and Other Texts

READING GROUP:

PCPN is excited about our winter/spring session looking at Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy. This Winter and Spring, on alternating weeks we will examine key early modern philosophers, and more recent continental theorists who have used, interpreted, or rethought these earlier traditions.

This week:

• 04/10 – Spinoza, Ethics I

Pdfs of the readings can be found: HERE

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Bloomfield Crazy Mocha (4525 Liberty Ave).

As a reminder, even though we have moved to thematic groups, there is no expectation that people participate in every week, so even if you can’t commit to the whole section, you are still more than welcome to join us when you can.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK:

• None this week

OTHER NEWS:

Ever wondered how much we have really covered in reading group? Check out the new link that includes a (nearly) comprehensive list of every text that has been covered by the reading group since its inception a few years ago. LINK HERE

***

Dr. Fred Evans’ keynote from (un)commons: theory and public space is now available on youtube and our video page. Check it out!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Upcoming in Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy:

• 04/10 – Spinoza, Ethics I
• 04/17 – Deleuze, On Spinoza, 3-29
• 04/24 – Hume, Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, IV-V
• 05/01 – Deleuze, “Hume” in Desert Islands and Other Texts

READING GROUP:

PCPN is excited about our winter/spring session looking at Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy. This Winter and Spring, on alternating weeks we will examine key early modern philosophers, and more recent continental theorists who have used, interpreted, or rethought these earlier traditions.

This week:

• 04/03 – Deleuze, The Fold, Chs. 1-2

Pdfs of the readings can be found: HERE

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Bloomfield Crazy Mocha (4525 Liberty Ave).

As a reminder, even though we have moved to thematic groups, there is no expectation that people participate in every week, so even if you can’t commit to the whole section, you are still more than welcome to join us when you can.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK:

• None this week

OTHER NEWS:

Ever wondered how much we have really covered in reading group? Check out the new link that includes a (nearly) comprehensive list of every text that has been covered by the reading group since its inception a few years ago. LINK HERE

***

Dr. Fred Evans’ keynote from (un)commons: theory and public space is now available on youtube and our video page. Check it out!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Upcoming in Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy:

• 04/03 – Deleuze, The Fold, Chs. 1-2
• 04/10 – Spinoza, Ethics I
• 04/17 – Deleuze, On Spinoza, 3-29
• 04/24 – Hume, Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, IV-V
• 05/01 – Deleuze, “Hume” in Desert Islands and Other Texts

EnREADING GROUP:

PCPN is excited about our winter/spring session looking at Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy. This Winter and Spring, on alternating weeks we will examine key early modern philosophers, and more recent continental theorists who have used, interpreted, or rethought these earlier traditions.

This week:

• 03/20 – Leibniz, Monadology, selections from Anne Conway, The Principles, Chs. 1-3

Pdfs of the readings can be found: HERE

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Bloomfield Crazy Mocha (4525 Liberty Ave).

As a reminder, even though we have moved to thematic groups, there is no expectation that people participate in every week, so even if you can’t commit to the whole section, you are still more than welcome to join us when you can.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK:

• “Place, Violence, Resilience: Community-Engaged Research in Urban Neighborhoods” – Dr. Eva Simms March 23, 2017 at 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm College Hall 207, Duquesne UniversityCIQR Series
• Critical Philosophies of Life March 24, 2017 – March 25, 2017505 Rockwell Hall, Duquesne UniversityKeynote speaker: Dr. Cynthia Willett, Emory University The event is free. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! The conference will take place in a wheelchair accessible venue with natural light. We will prioritize accessibility for all. For any questions or concerns please contact us dwipcontact@gmail.com.

OTHER NEWS:

Ever wondered how much we have really covered in reading group? Check out the new link that includes a (nearly) comprehensive list of every text that has been covered by the reading group since its inception a few years ago. LINK HERE

***

Dr. Fred Evans’ keynote from (un)commons: theory and public space is now available on youtube and our video page. Check it out!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Upcoming in Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy:

• 03/20 – Leibniz, Monadology, selections from Anne Conway, The Principles, Chs. 1-3
• 03/27 – Tarde, “Monadology and Sociology,” I-II
• 04/03 – Deleuze, The Fold, Chs. 1-2
• 04/10 – Spinoza, Ethics I
• 04/17 – Deleuze, On Spinoza, 3-29
• 04/24 – Hume, Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, IV-V
• 05/01 – Deleuze, “Hume” in Desert Islands and Other Texts

READING GROUP:

PCPN is excited about our winter/spring session looking at Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy. This Winter and Spring, on alternating weeks we will examine key early modern philosophers, and more recent continental theorists who have used, interpreted, or rethought these earlier traditions.

This week:

• 03/13 – Foucault, Madness and Civilization, excerpt; Derrida, “Cogito and the History of Madness”; Foucault’s response to Derrida, appendix to second edition of Madness and Civilization

Pdfs of the readings can be found: HERE

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Bloomfield Crazy Mocha (4525 Liberty Ave).

As a reminder, even though we have moved to thematic groups, there is no expectation that people participate in every week, so even if you can’t commit to the whole section, you are still more than welcome to join us when you can.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK:

• none

OTHER NEWS:

Ever wondered how much we have really covered in reading group? Check out the new link that includes a (nearly) comprehensive list of every text that has been covered by the reading group since its inception a few years ago. LINK HERE

***

Dr. Fred Evans’ keynote from (un)commons: theory and public space is now available on youtube and our video page. Check it out!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Upcoming in Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy:

• 03/13 – Foucault, Madness and Civilization, excerpt; Derrida, “Cogito and the History of Madness”; Foucault’s response to Derrida, appendix to second edition of Madness and Civilization
• 03/20 – Leibniz, Monadology, selections from Anne Conway, The Principles, Chs. 1-3
• 03/27 – Tarde, “Monadology and Sociology”
• 04/03 – Deleuze, The Fold, Chs. 1-2
• 04/10 – Spinoza, Ethics I
• 04/17 – Deleuze, On Spinoza, 3-29
• 04/24 – Hume, TBD
• 05/01 – Continental Reader of Hume, TBD

READING GROUP:

PCPN is excited about our winter/spring session looking at Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy. This Winter and Spring, on alternating weeks we will examine key early modern philosophers, and more recent continental theorists who have used, interpreted, or rethought these earlier traditions.

This week:

• 03/06 – Descartes, Meditations I-II

Pdfs of the readings can be found: HERE

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Bloomfield Crazy Mocha (4525 Liberty Ave).

As a reminder, even though we have moved to thematic groups, there is no expectation that people participate in every week, so even if you can’t commit to the whole section, you are still more than welcome to join us when you can.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK:

• Intersectional Feminist Panel – March 11, 2017 at 5:00 pm–7:00 pm, Point Park University, 201 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

OTHER NEWS:

Ever wondered how much we have really covered in reading group? Check out the new link that includes a (nearly) comprehensive list of every text that has been covered by the reading group since its inception a few years ago. LINK HERE

***

Dr. Fred Evans’ keynote from (un)commons: theory and public space is now available on youtube and our video page. Check it out!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Upcoming in Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy:

• 03/06 – Descartes, Meditations I-II
• 03/13 – Foucault, Madness and Civilization, excerpt; Derrida, “Cogito and the History of Madness”; Foucault’s response to Derrida, appendix to second edition of Madness and Civilization
• 03/20 – Leibniz, Monadology, selections from Anne Conway, The Principles, Chs. 1-3
• 03/27 – Tarde, “Monadology and Sociology”
• 04/03 – Deleuze, The Fold, Chs. 1-2
• 04/10 – Spinoza, Ethics I
• 04/17 – Deleuze, On Spinoza, 3-29
• 04/24 – Hume, TBD
• 05/01 – Continental Reader of Hume, TBD

READING GROUP:

PCPN is excited about our winter/spring session looking at Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy. This Winter and Spring, on alternating weeks we will examine key early modern philosophers, and more recent continental theorists who have used, interpreted, or rethought these earlier traditions.

This week:

• 02/27 – Nietzsche, Human, All Too Human, “On the History of Moral Sensations”

Pdfs of the readings can be found: HERE

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Bloomfield Crazy Mocha (4525 Liberty Ave).

As a reminder, even though we have moved to thematic groups, there is no expectation that people participate in every week, so even if you can’t commit to the whole section, you are still more than welcome to join us when you can.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK:

• None this week.

OTHER NEWS:

Ever wondered how much we have really covered in reading group? Check out the new link that includes a (nearly) comprehensive list of every text that has been covered by the reading group since its inception a few years ago. LINK HERE

***

Dr. Fred Evans’ keynote from (un)commons: theory and public space is now available on youtube and our video page. Check it out!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Upcoming in Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy:

• 02/27 – Nietzsche, Human, All Too Human, “On the History of Moral Sensations”
• 03/06 – Descartes, Meditations I-II
• 03/13 – Foucault, Madness and Civilization, excerpt; Derrida, “Cogito and the History of Madness”; Foucault’s response to Derrida, appendix to second edition of Madness and Civilization
• 03/20 – Leibniz, Monadology, selections from Anne Conway, The Principles, Chs. 1-3
• 03/27 – Tarde, “Monadology and Sociology”
• 04/03 – Deleuze, The Fold, Chs. 1-2
• 04/10 – Spinoza, Ethics I
• 04/17 – Deleuze, On Spinoza, 3-29
• 04/24 – Hume, TBD
• 05/01 – Continental Reader of Hume, TBD

A special note of thanks who contributed to this year’s fundraiser. Your contributions help make this possible, and keep it free.

READING GROUP:

PCPN is excited about our winter/spring session looking at Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy. This Winter and Spring, on alternating weeks we will examine key early modern philosophers, and more recent continental theorists who have used, interpreted, or rethought these earlier traditions.

This week:

• 02/20 – LaRochefoucauld, Maxims

Pdfs of the readings can be found: HERE

Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Bloomfield Crazy Mocha (4525 Liberty Ave).

As a reminder, even though we have moved to thematic groups, there is no expectation that people participate in every week, so even if you can’t commit to the whole section, you are still more than welcome to join us when you can.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK:

OTHER NEWS:

Ever wondered how much we have really covered in reading group? Check out the new link that includes a (nearly) comprehensive list of every text that has been covered by the reading group since its inception a few years ago. LINK HERE

***

Dr. Fred Evans’ keynote from (un)commons: theory and public space is now available on youtube and our video page. Check it out!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Upcoming in Continental Readings of Early Modern Philosophy:

• 02/20 – LaRochefoucauld, Maxims
• 02/27 – Nietzsche, Human, All Too Human, “On the History of Moral Sensations”
• 03/06 – Descartes, Meditations I-II
• 03/13 – Foucault, Madness and Civilization, excerpt; Derrida, “Cogito and the History of Madness”; Foucault’s response to Derrida, appendix to second edition of Madness and Civilization
• 03/20 – Leibniz, Monadology, selections from Anne Conway, The Principles, Chs. 1-3
• 03/27 – Tarde, “Monadology and Sociology”
• 04/03 – Deleuze, The Fold, Chs. 1-2
• 04/10 – Spinoza, Ethics I
• 04/17 – Deleuze, On Spinoza, 3-29
• 04/24 – Hume, TBD
• 05/01 – Continental Reader of Hume, TBD

Can’t wait until Monday to get your philosophy fix? Why not head on over to a free open lecture at Duquesne University featuring The Pittsburgh Continental Philosophy Network’s own J. Leavitt Pearl (me!) tomorrow (Friday) at 3:00pm. The event will include a two papers contextualizing the German phenomenologist Max Scheler for the twenty-first century, followed by a response by me. The event is titled The Phenomenology of Max Scheler: In Relation to Critical Theory and Metaethics and is being held at Duquesne University’s Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center, in the Gumberg Library.