Baden, do you want to take over the reins here? As a teacher, you seem more competent on the issue of etiquette and stuff like that.

Jamalrob, gave me the go-ahead, so everything is nominal.

Jamalrob, gave me the go-ahead, so everything is nominal. — Wallows

Great.

Baden, do you want to take over the reins here? As a teacher, you seem more competent on the issue of etiquette and stuff like that. — Wallows

You mean you want me to invite him? I was already going to do the rest.

You mean you want me to invite him? I was already going to do the rest. — Baden

Yes, as someone with qualifications and such you'd be a natural choice. As far as my role, I asked the questions that would be presented to Professor Pigliucci and am still waiting for feedback. I don't believe they are all ideal, such as #3 or the trite #4...

Nothing special about my qualifications regarding this, but alright, maybe you can PM me his contact details and your name, so I can mention you as the person who suggested him.

I used to comment now and then as ciceronianus in his old Rationally Speaking blog. That was before he became interested in Stoicism, though after I was. I have his book on Stoicism, and enjoyed it. I think your questions are good ones.

Yeah, for sure, life experience can teach us a lot. Our being here is part of that exploration.

If you have read any dead philosopher's works then you might have enjoyed your own dialogue along the way. Asking questions of the text...looking for answers...

Failing that - you might find someone alive and kicking. Someone who might have developed a deeper appreciation and understanding of the author and topic.
I dunno...maybe a Guest Speaker ?

Nice. I hope you're present if he decides to stop by.

Contact details can be found here:
https://www.gc.cuny.edu/Page-Elements/Academics-Research-Centers-Initiatives/Doctoral-Programs/Philosophy/Faculty-Bios/Massimo-Pigliucci

Thanks. I'll invite him. In the meantime, keep up with the suggestions as these guys tend to be busy so it's likely we'll need to do a few invites before we get someone to accept.

Excellent :up:

As to more suggestions, I think I've done my bit.
Over to others...

Sure. Cheers.

Oh hang on...just had a wicked thought :naughty:
How about having the competition along ?
Rick and Anja From Philosophy Now :cool:

Rick Lewis was working in the laboratory of British Telecom when he decided, just over 20 years ago, to launch a philosophy magazine for non-academics, called Philosophy Now. He tells me about the early days, how grassroots philosophy has grown, how he met his wife Anja Steinbauer, who runs Philosophy For All, and where he sees the 'movement' going. — Jules Evans

Fagan the Horse, accompanied by Eva Meijer - a Dutch philosopher, novelist, visual artist and singer-songwriter.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/nov/13/of-course-animals-speak-eva-meijer-on-how-to-communicate-with-our-fellow-beasts

Nay. Horse declines the invitation. Nobody fuckin' cares :rage:

Nah.

It's happening @Amity, no worries.

1: Get jamalrob to agree to the invite.
2: The invite is successful.
3. We finalize a date.
3: We set up a space for the interaction.
4. We invite those willing and able to ask a few questions.
5. We do it and it'll be great. — Baden

We're on step 3 AFAIK. Baden seems to be grumpy, so I say we stick with one of the questions posed earlier being:

Why has Stoicism experienced such a revival as of late in the Western world? In your professional opinion, Professor Pigliucci is this due to our lifestyle, and if so, what has Stoicism to offer to better ourselves?

And, play it by ear from there?

Baden seems to be grumpy, so I say we stick with one of the questions posed earlier being: — Wallows

No idea why you think I'm grumpy. I'm happy with how things are going. Anyway, we've got everything under control and will make announcements in due course.

OK, sorry for the smear. I'm sapped of all energy due to this lingering flu.

I hope the questions are acceptable, as it seems it's time to prepare a list of questions to ask until all the formalities are churned out.

It's happening Amity, no worries. — Wallows

Yes, I know. Thanks to @Baden :smile: