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by Woody
Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:47 am
Forum: Local Discussion Groups
Topic: Toronto, the GTA, and southern Ontario; Buffalo? Detroit?
Replies: 3
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Re: Toronto, the GTA, and southern Ontario; Buffalo? Detroit?

I'd be prepared to travel to Rochester from time to time. It's about four hours away. If you have some links or contact information please let me know.

Woody
by Woody
Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:14 am
Forum: About the Magazine
Topic: issue 73: Spider-Man the brachiator
Replies: 1
Views: 3353

issue 73: Spider-Man the brachiator

In the articles on comics and philosophy, there was no mention of Spider-Man's brachiation with his web ropes as being related to the density of skyscrapers in Manhattan. I would love to see a comparison of Spider-Man and Tarzan in this respect. A good case could be made for saying that Spider-Man's...
by Woody
Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: newcomer
Replies: 8
Views: 3543

Re: newcomer

kake wrote:Hey woody, I would love to discuss philosophy of mind with you. May I send you messages?
Sure! Or email me. But be warned that my knowledge of the subject right now is extremely basic.

Woody
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by Woody
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: Local Discussion Groups
Topic: Toronto, the GTA, and southern Ontario; Buffalo? Detroit?
Replies: 3
Views: 13574

Toronto, the GTA, and southern Ontario; Buffalo? Detroit?

Looking for philosophy entusiasts in the area bounded by Niagara Falls to the south, North Bay to the north, Windsor to the west, and Kingston/Ottawa to the east. People in nearby American border towns such as Buffalo and Detroit are also of interest.

Woody
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by Woody
Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:46 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: newcomer
Replies: 8
Views: 3543

Re: newcomer

Hi Woodie! What were/are your philosophical interests? Because of my experience with other people's chronic suicidality, I have a strong interest in philosophy of mind and associated ethical issues. I also enjoy reading Plato and discussing his thought. Most of my old schooling is in the German thi...
by Woody
Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:27 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: newcomer
Replies: 8
Views: 3543

newcomer

Hi all, I'm a 44-year-old male resident of Toronto, Canada. I studied journalism for two years and philosophy part-time for two more years before dropping my last course in 1991 to take on a full-time job. I then had a flourishing career as a typist in typing pools until I suffered a mental breakdow...