I'm presenting at this year's Vermont Public Philosophy Week, as I did last year. It's a program run by Tyler Doggett from UVM, which features talks around the state. It's a wonderful program, and Tyler does a great job bringing it all together, and I'm very happy to support his efforts. I love these community talks, and it's such a positive way to bring folks together to talk about ideas - and, well, it's also just a lot of fun. The entire lineup of talks can be found on their website: publicphilosophyweek.org
Saturday, 5 April, features a doubleheader here in Calais at the Adamant Community Club (1161 Martin Road).
1:00 p.m.
Gary Scudder
"Self Identity and Why Fernando Pessoa Was the Four Best Portuguese Poets"
What is the relationship between our concepts of Self and Identity? One of the most interesting ways to think about this question was provided by Fernando Pessoa, who produced over one-hundred "heteronyms," four of which might be the greatest poets in Portuguese history.
2:30 p.m.
Janet Pocorobba
"Co-ops and the American Myth of the Rugged Individualist"
A readings from a work-in-progress about the Adamant Cooperative Store, which in 2025 marks its 90th year. We'll discuss the realities and myths about community, isolation, and co-ops.
Obviously, I'm the opening act. Get there early when there will be lots of empty seats! It's free to the public, and we (well, Tyler) will provide some treats.
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