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Discussion of philosophical issues raised by the "Meditations" and Descartes's philosophy in general.

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Read and comment on reviews of books about Descartes, his philosophy, and related issues.

Anything to do with "Beyond Good and Evil", Nietzsche, or his philosophy in general.

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Metaphyics, scepticism, justification, theories of truth, etc.

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All things sciency!

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Read and comment on reviews of books about issues in the theory of knowledge.

Proofs for the existence of God, atheism, Darwinism, the nature of faith, etc.

General topics in the philosophy of mind not covered by other sections.

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What characteristics define a person? What may be considered a person? Can we have a successful theory of personal identity? Find out here!

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Read and comment on reviews of books to do with the philosophy of mind.

Any philosophical topics not covered by other categories.

Reviews of books of general philosophical interest, or which do not fit into the other categories.

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