Philosophy Reading & Discussion Group
At Berthoud Community Library (Berthoud, CO)
All community members are invited to attend.
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Next meeting: Wednesday, February 18, 2026; 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Berthoud Community Library @ 236 Welch Ave, Berthoud, CO 80513
Note! Due to participant feedback, we are removing the requirement to register for the event.
If you want to come, just show up at the date and time listed!
Personal Identity: What Are You?
Personal Identity: What Are You?
This month, we'll discuss the nature of personal identity through the lens of the famous 20th century philosopher Derek Parfit. Parfit didn't think that personal identity was ultimately real or important. Instead, he thought we should focus on our psychological continuity over time. In this meeting, we'll discuss Parfit's views and personal identity in general. We'll also discuss the relationship between personal identity and morality.
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Get the text
Get the text
Instead of a traditional text, we are going to watch a video of the philosopher Jeff McMahan discuss Parfit's views. Watch the video before the meeting-- it's about an hour! The video can be found here.
Reading guide
Reading guide
No reading guide this month-- just a video!
What to expect at a session
What to expect at a session
These sessions are participant-driven discussions focused on philosophical essays, facilitated by a trained CU Boulder philosopher. Our goal at each discussion is to build a philosophical dialogue by investigating as a community of thinkers. Each session focuses on a philosophical text, but we do not regard the authors we read as unquestionable authorities. Rather, we consider each author to be another voice in our shared dialogue.
To prepare, please read the selected text to the best of your ability. Most months you'll find a reading guide linked above. If you are unable to read ahead, please come anyway. We recommend bring a copy of the reading with you - digital or printed out.
At the discussion, after brief introductions and a review of the discussion policies, the facilitator will ask participants to share questions and ideas for group discussion. The facilitator will then guide the group in working through as many of their questions as possible before recapping and wrapping up the discussion.
No background in philosophy is expected or required. We are excited to discuss the ideas raised by your interaction with the text!
More philosophy
More philosophy
More reading & discussion groups
Longmont Public Library "Deep Thoughts" reading group - We run an online discussion group in cooperation with Longmont Public Library that meets on the 4th Monday of each month. Registration is free and open to all
[CLOSED] Boulder Public Library "Classics of Philosophy" reading group - We used to run a discussion group in cooperation with Boulder Public Library that met on the 2nd Monday of each month. This group has closed, but you can still brows the list of past sessions for ideas on things to read!
Great philosophy podcasts
The History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps - Over 350 episodes covering various philosophers and topics. Includes episode series on Indian philosophy and Africana philosophy.
Hi-Phi Nation - over 60 episodes (as of 2023) that discuss philosophical ideas in contemporary contexts.
Discussion groups
Grey Havens Philosophy - A Longmont, CO based nonprofit running weekly and monthly philosophical discussion groups for all ages.
Your local philosophers!
Philosophy Department at the University of Colorado - Boulder
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