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[close] Study and discussion of the important questions of ethical and political philosophy from Confucius and Socrates to the present. Rules (see also the Rules and Housekeeping topic): Subject to copyright law and these rules, posters may cite, link, or quote any publication, including their own. Posts linking to outside sources must contain a brief explanation of the nature of the linked material and, unless obvious, how it is relevant to the topic being discussed. All posts and linked material must be in English. Posts and any linked material should be polite and not degenerate into ad hominem attacks. The purpose here is to seek light, not heat—rational discourse, not shouting matches. Leave your cable news persona at home and put on your philosopher's mantle when entering this group. Rational argumentation and Socratic questioning are welcome. Hectoring, intimidation, insult, and presumptuous condescension toward other group members are cause for immediate removal from the group. Internet "trolls," advocates of violence, and posters failing to comply with these rules will be removed from membership, as will posters who persist in raising issues that are outside the scope of the subject matter of this group. New members may introduce themselves in the New Member Introductions topic. See posts 4-5 here regarding the creation of new topics. Photo credit: Socrates sculpture at Louvre (CherryX per Wikimedia Commons [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons)

[close] SOS: Serious Overload of Series is the place to find and chat about Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy series. Share your favorites and find new ones! Addicted to fantasy series? Here your series addiction will be celebrated!                       Love challenges? We host monthly, quarterly and yearly challenges as well as team challenges such as Bookshelf Bingo, which was created here! We also spotlight and discuss one book a month and one series a year. �� Join our BookShelf Bingo alert group so you don't miss out on future rounds! ��

[close] “Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.�� �� John Green, The Fault in Our Stars Welcome to Addicted to YA If you're addicted to Young Adult books, then this is the place for you! Here, you can openly share your thoughts on YA books and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion. Join us in engaging group discussions about the books and their captivating characters. We wholeheartedly welcome new members with open arms! Before posting have you read our rules? General Rules Author, Q&A, and Giveaway Policies What is Book of the Month (BOTM)? Author Area (Self-Promotion) Rules Giveaways/Promotions Folder Rules

[close] Celebrating Adult Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror books that promote diversity and inclusion. In all its styles and formats: genre, literary, short stories, graphic novels, comics, poetry, etc. ✵Rep We Read��: POC, LGBTQIA+, Disability, Chronic Illness, Neurodiversity, Mental Health & Fat Positivity Note: We accept new members who answer our mandatory question and have a public profile. Authors are welcome, but self-promotion is not permitted Also, check out our sister group, Women of the Future