[SydPhil] BLACKHEATH PHILOSOPHYGFORUM JULY 11

[Sandra Jobson Darroch]

    *BLACKHEATH PHILOSOPHY FORUM*

    blackheathphilosophy.org <http://www.blackheathphilosophy.org>

    *Saturday 11 July, 4 pm-6pm***

    *WHAT LITERATURE CAN DO THAT PHILOSOPHY CANNOT*

    This talk explores the claim that literature can provide knowledge
    of a sort that philosophy cannot - namely experiential knowledge of
    things like character, situation, and action.  Our speaker will
    argue that the claim has some merit. Literature can expose readers
    to the qualities of experience, while philosophy can only describe
    experiences of a certain kind, and explore the relations of such
    experiences to other ones.  Rick Benitez will argue that both
    sceptical doubt and philosophical reflection are vital for anyone
    who would hope to learn from literature.

    *Speaker:Rick Benitez*, Professor Philosophy, University of Sydney


    Discussion in the pub following talk.


    The Forum meets at the Blackheath Neighbourhood Hall, cnr Gardiner
    Crescent & the Great Western Highway, 4pm-6pm, followed by informal
    discussion at the pub.Admission $10 includes a big afternoon tea
    before question time. Hall is heated.All welcome!


    For more program details please go to blackheathphilosophy.org
    <http://www.blackheathphilosophy.org>

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