Rationality Meetups: Categorisation and Concepts

The goal of the meetup is to deepen our understanding of rationality and become better at using it in our lives. 

We will be discussing these required readings: Categorisation and Concepts (except Interlude). Please get familiar with the required texts in advance.

We will explore the ways in which human categories, moral judgments, and societal norms shape our understanding of complex issues, from illness and personal behavior to political debates and group identities. We’ll examine how labels and classifications can influence both individual and collective responses, and discuss when it’s productive to sympathize or condemn certain actions or conditions. We’ll also delve into how seemingly objective terms or categories are often used in misleading ways, distorting logical arguments and driving emotional or symbolic conflicts. Through this, we aim to uncover how our thinking can be refined to better navigate moral, social, and empirical questions.

This concludes our series of rationality meetups. There’s no need to register in advance; you are welcome to join even if you didn’t attend any previous meetups. English speakers welcome. You can see our other events here.

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