Critical Thinking

[close] “We refuse the general alternative proposed by infinite representation: the indeterminate, the indifferent, the undifferenciated or the difference already determined as negation, implying and enveloping the negative (by the same token, we also refuse the particular alternative: negative of limitation or negative of opposition).” - Gilles Deleuze, Difference and Repetition

[close] This group is organised by Reading Humanists to support out Book Club and Discussion Group

[close] For over a quarter century, we have lived in an increasingly connected world. The rules and guidelines of journalism, media, and government are changing dynamically around us. Our modern world challenges us to connect more genuinely and deeply than ever before - and sometimes more than is comfortable. This group explores titles that help us connect to ourselves and to others. By strengthening our ability to connect genuinely, we can work towards stronger, more open, and more honest relationships in our interdependent world.

[close] This group meets in real life. Join the discussion. The centerpiece of the discussion will be a book, mostly non-fiction but some fiction. The book might be the centerpiece, but the discussions' value will come from the everyone's inputs. Disagreements or agreements, what matters is how you engage with the knowledge learned in the book and everyone's ideas. The diverse backgrounds we come from will cause us to have different approaches to the topic which will elucidate arguments for and against the topic. Critical thinking enables the group to understand the ideas in their complexity. My role of moderator is to make sure everyone gets heard. Within the discussion, priority goes to those who did not speak much, which facilitates diverse perspectives. The list of books are mostly member suggestions. Every cycle members suggest books, and then poll which book they wish to read. Books are selected for poll rank, and topic diversity. For for details about How The Book List Gets Made, See link below. Page contains the reasons why books are listed, and things to consider when suggesting books. https://www.inquiryreviews.com/p/how-book-list-gets-made.html My blog for book reviews: https://inquiryformanantilibrary.blogspot.com/p/about-inquiry.html Meetup Affiliated site: https://www.meetup.com/Inquiry-Non-Fiction-Book-Club-for-Inquiring-Minds/ Past Events =140 Book Club Events = 133 Author Appearance = 7 Book Shop Visits = 6 Related Events = 1 Attendance: Average = 11, Standard Deviation = 5