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School of Thought is a moderated discussion
with Dr. Soleri generally taking the form of an informal
question and answer session. The focus of this
discussion
is
Dr. Soleri’s thinking, especially as he has expressed it in his
written work. Therefore, participants are asked as often as possible to
bring in specific passages from any of Dr. Soleri’s writings to
be read aloud and discussed. This allows visiting SOFT participants to
focus on specific material without being familiar with all of Dr. Soleri’s
work while encouraging a continuity of understanding amongst ongoing SOFT
participants.
In the name of such continuity
some homework is required to maximize the potential of
the SOFT sessions. Specific questions are
encouraged and while they should
generally be drawn from the writings, there will always be some time set
aside for a “burning question” which is relevant to the material at
hand, but may not be drawn directly from the writings. Also always welcome
are additional materials not by Dr. Soleri, but which place his work in an
illuminating context. The focus of SOFT continues to be Soleri’s thinking
and his body of written work and the discussion and materials should be focused
on taking advantage of his presence as the greatest primary resource on the
subject available. |
