The Pataphysical Society of New York
Devoted to both 'pataphysics and anti-pataphysics
Our Purpose
By all manner of means, to:
- Advance the practice and appreciation of the science beyond metaphysics;
- Celebrate the life and works of Alfred Jarry and his artistic and philosophical compatriots, engaging
even those who are unaware of the Science;
- Discover and promote contemporary applications of pataphysics (including anti-pataphysics);
- Bring pataphysicians together for the enjoyment of their shared company.
We welcome all who wish to investigate the most poetic and eternal of the sciences.
Our Motto
Never not (except when so); if thus, not 'or' but 'and'!
Activities, undertakings, and advisories
Generating large lists of nonwords to investigate uselessness
A defense of anti-pataphysics (response to the College de
Pataphysique's review of 'Pataphysics Unrolled)
Pataphysical baseball (new season begins April 2025)
Rules for Ubu War (cards)
Convert to/from pataphysical calendar - and our policy on its use
Fall 2024 Social, details TBD. Join the mailing list to be informed.
Lecture and indoctrination + happy hour - registration opening soon
Doctrinal positions taken by the Society
A short history of the Society
Archive of secret lists and documents (access restricted)
Noteworthy dates and durations
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