Exploring Philosophy as Live-Action Role Play

Welcome to another engaging episode of Free Association. In this installment, Dennis delves into the intriguing concept of treating philosophy groups like live-action role plays, inspired by Lenny Time's innovative approaches. This episode explores the measurement and assessment of philosophical discussions, looking into aspects like freedom of speech and its intertwined categories such as truth, courage, and beauty.

Dennis presents the challenge of measuring intangible qualities like goodness and justice within the context of philosophical dialogue. He discusses the idea of using a scale of harmony and disharmony to assess the quality of conversations over a period of nine to ten weeks, aiming to average the outcomes for deeper insights.

The episode also addresses the ongoing debate about rudeness and personal attacks within philosophical discourse. Dennis considers the impact of group dynamics on discussions, where the adherence to rules and the desire for free expression can often clash, leading to lively debates. Join Dennis in unraveling the complexities of philosophical group discussions and the quest for meaningful conversations.