It is a human trait to look at human behavior or events that affect us, and
try to understand the causes. We intuitively understand what it means when
we say that one event is the cause of another event. Still, there are
various theories trying to explain how to know whether something is a proper
cause. And yet other theories that explain what it actually means to be a
proper cause. Yet, when applied to human behavior, these notions often feel
inappropriate and reductionist. Intuitively, we strongly prefer to think in
term of the Telos, the goal towards which behavior is aimed. We find it
virtually impossible to not invoke the Telos, when we are asked to explain
our own behavior. While it would further our understanding if we wouldn't.
Time and Place for Philorum Group @ Central
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month.
18:15 for a 18:30 Start. Finish 21:30
(Feel free to come and go at any point during the night.)
The Members Bar, Floor 1
(Keep winding up to the top of the stairs.)
The Gaelic Club
64 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
Sydney, Australia
(100 metres from a Central railway station exit.)
Cost: Free (Patronise the bar).
http://www.philorum.org/centralFutureCalendar.html
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