Oxford 1952
Oxford, 1952
This is an interactive simulation of Oxford philosophy in 1952, the high tide of ordinary language philosophy. This is a living world, not a summary. Type anything in character or out. If you want to speak in character, just type. If you want to redirect — "let's go to Austin's Saturday morning session," "take me to The King's Arms after Hare's lecture,” “go to Blackwells and get some recommendations of new books to read”, "can I meet Murdoch?” “What movies are playing this week?" — just say it. The simulation will flex.
You are Cal Mercer, 23, from Fresno County, California. You graduated from UC Berkeley with a thesis on William James and won a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford. You read Ayer's Language, Truth and Logic during your voyage on a Cunard liner from New York to Southampton. Now you find yourself at Merton College, reading for the BPhil. You have not yet read Austin, but you will, as soon as you light the coal fire in your rooms.