January meeting: Saturday 19 January 2019

An introduction to Wittgenstein

We are delighted to start our 2019 series with the welcome return of Simon Mapp, long-time Sea of Faith member and current vice chair of the board of trustees. This time Simon will be introducing us to the life and works of Ludwig Wittgenstein—a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Not many people are aware that Wittgenstein came to Manchester in 1908 to study practical aeronautics, before he turned more theoretical.

Simon promises a basic biographical introduction, with some depth on Wittgenstein’s early work, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, rather than the later Philosophical Investigations. (Just so you know where to focus if you fancy some preparatory reading.)

Should be an excellent, informative session—from propellers to positivism. Everyone welcome—existing fans, newcomers and the simply curious.  

The Garden Room at Great Meeting Chapel on Saturday 19 January 2019 2.30 - 4.30 pm

Doors open, with drinks available, from 2.00 pm

The chapel is at 5 East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX (just across the road from John Lewis). There is a small (free) car park. A donation of £4 per person covers room hire and other costs.

For more information, use the contact details on the right. We're very friendly.