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[close] Study and discussion of the important questions of ethical and political philosophy from Confucius and Socrates to the present. Rules (see also the Rules and Housekeeping topic): Subject to copyright law and these rules, posters may cite, link, or quote any publication, including their own. Posts linking to outside sources must contain a brief explanation of the nature of the linked material and, unless obvious, how it is relevant to the topic being discussed. All posts and linked material must be in English. Posts and any linked material should be polite and not degenerate into ad hominem attacks. The purpose here is to seek light, not heat—rational discourse, not shouting matches. Leave your cable news persona at home and put on your philosopher's mantle when entering this group. Rational argumentation and Socratic questioning are welcome. Hectoring, intimidation, insult, and presumptuous condescension toward other group members are cause for immediate removal from the group. Internet "trolls," advocates of violence, and posters failing to comply with these rules will be removed from membership, as will posters who persist in raising issues that are outside the scope of the subject matter of this group. New members may introduce themselves in the New Member Introductions topic. See posts 4-5 here regarding the creation of new topics. Photo credit: Socrates sculpture at Louvre (CherryX per Wikimedia Commons [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons)

[close] What is Philosophy? Why is it important? How do you use it? This group looks at these questions and others: ethics, government, economics, skepticism, logic, and art. Join us to add your own ideas on your favorite topic, or simply to find out more about this, the world's broadest and most important subject. Please Note: Although authors are welcome to initiate and participate in discussions, they should not use this site only to promote their books and web sites, or to link to them.

[close] Welcome to Leeds Book Community 📚 Leeds Book Community is a welcoming space for readers who believe books are more than something to read—they are opportunities to think, connect, question, and have meaningful conversations. Our community brings together readers who enjoy discovering thoughtfully selected books across fiction and nonfiction, with a particular interest in memoirs, biographies, history, psychology, philosophy, personal development, social issues, science, business, culture, and books that explore the human experience. What We Do: We select books that offer something worth talking about and invite our members to read them before coming together for community discussions. Our conversations are designed to go beyond simple reviews, exploring the ideas, themes, questions, experiences, and perspectives that a book raises. Members are encouraged to share their interpretations, ask questions, disagree respectfully, and discover how differently the same book can affect different readers. Author Conversations: When an author is available and interested, selected community reads may include an opportunity for readers to meet the author through a live virtual conversation, including a 30–60 minute Zoom Q&A. This gives readers the chance to ask questions directly, learn about the author's ideas and creative process, and discuss the book from the author's perspective. Author Spotlight: Selected books and authors may also receive an Author Spotlight, giving our community an opportunity to learn more about the person behind the book and discover their work beyond the pages of a single title. Whether you're here to discover your next great read, meet fellow readers, participate in thoughtful discussions, or connect with authors, you're welcome here. Read deeply. Think openly. Discuss meaningfully. Discover together.

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.