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Schedule

Here are all the up and coming enquiry topics and events.

Topic Venue Presenter Date Time
Chosen on the evening Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) Michael M 30/04/2025 18:00
Every WEDNESDAY, we have our LIVE day, generally the Cafe de Flore. If you are in Paris, you are welcome! Otherwise we will see you online: - Copy + paste - https:/www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ - Times: 6pm here (7pm in Paris)
What could be regarded as the greatest virtue ? Saturday at Seven (international) Dorothy 03/05/2025 19:00
Everybody is welcome. Dorothy has offered the interesting topic of virtue and is inviting us to enquire into which virtue might be regarded as the greatest virtue. ALL ARE WELCOME Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1
How do we broaden our minds in an age of misinformation? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Robert 05/05/2025 13:00
All welcome! The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ. (1.15pm start!)
A short course on Wittgenstein The Vernon Arms Sean T 05/05/2025 18:30
Introduction to Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico Philosophicus has fascinated and perplexed readers since its publication in 1922. It is a short but intense work, made up of a series of highly compressed remarks or 'propositions'. These remarks, governed by a strict decimal numbering system which Wittgenstein considered vital to securing the book's overall clarity, deals with a range of topics.
What Makes a Hero? Lock & Quay (Bootle) Paul T 05/05/2025 19:00
A Political Quiz: Left, Right or Centre? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Paul D 06/05/2025 19:00
Forget Left or Right: do the quiz, let it decide...... Keith's Wine Bar, 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR.
What is Evil? The Dee View Inn (Heswall) Open forum 06/05/2025 19:00
The Dee View Inn, 2 Dee View Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 0DH ... All welcome!
What is Belief? The Rose & Crown (Bebington) Linda 07/05/2025 13:00
The Rose & Crown, a popular community pub: 57 The Village, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7PL ..... Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month ... All welcome! (opening time 1pm)
Are we being dominated by our growing Insecurities? Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) Vince 07/05/2025 19:30
205 Monton Rd, Monford, Eccles, Manchester M30 9PN... All welcome!
To be arranged The White Hart (Oxford) Headington group 07/05/2025 19:30
The Headington, 12 St Andrews Road, Oxford, OX3 9DL. Anyone can attend this session. No experience in philosophy or knowledge of the subject, is required in advance. Just come along and enjoy.
Does life need a meaning? The Black Toad (Hoylake) Mark 08/05/2025 14:00
Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (2pm start! - All welcome)
Should prediction result in prescription? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Edna 12/05/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ. (1.15pm start!) All welcome!
A short course on Wittgenstein The Vernon Arms Sean Timmins 12/05/2025 18:30
Introduction to Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico Philosophicus has fascinated and perplexed readers since its publication in 1922. It is a short but intense work, made up of a series of highly compressed remarks or 'propositions'. These remarks, governed by a strict decimal numbering system which Wittgenstein considered vital to securing the book's overall clarity, deals with a range of topics.
Money? The Sportsman (Huddersfield) Tim 12/05/2025 19:00
Money and Modern Monetary Theory. The Sportsman, 1 St Johns Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY... All welcome!
Is There Value in Spirituality? Lock & Quay (Bootle) Barry 12/05/2025 19:00
What happened to Coherent social discourse? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Rie 13/05/2025 19:00
How can we motivate people back to coherent social discourse? Keith's Wine Bar, 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
Chosen on the evening Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) Michael M 14/05/2025 18:00
Every WEDNESDAY, we have our LIVE day, generally the Cafe de Flore. If you are in Paris, you are welcome! Otherwise we will see you online: - Copy + paste - https:/www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ - Times: 6pm here (7pm in Paris)
Existence: part 2 The Cock Hotel (Wellington) The group 14/05/2025 19:00
The Cock Hotel - 148 Holyhead Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2DL ..... All welcome!
Is the Future going to be Real Progress, Mythical Progress or Historical Cycles ? Saturday at Seven (international) Howard 17/05/2025 19:00
ALL WELCOME Howard has kindly suggested we enquire into the future and ponder the type of progress we might expect Steven Pinker says Progress in Real , John Gray says Progress is a Myth , Peter Turchin says Progress and Decline are Historical Cycles. Looking forward to seeing there Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Cognitive Dissonance! The Vernon Arms (City Group) Bob 19/05/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ. (1.15pm start!) All welcome!
A short course on Wittgenstein The Vernon Arms Sean Timmins 19/05/2025 18:30
Introduction to Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico Philosophicus has fascinated and perplexed readers since its publication in 1922. It is a short but intense work, made up of a series of highly compressed remarks or 'propositions'. These remarks, governed by a strict decimal numbering system which Wittgenstein considered vital to securing the book's overall clarity, deals with a range of topics.
Does Gender Identity Matter? Lock & Quay (Bootle) TBA 19/05/2025 19:00
Is Western Hegemony coming to an end? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Steve K 20/05/2025 19:00
Is Western Hegemony coming to an end? If so what is likely to take over? ... Keith's Wine Bar, 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
The Trolley Problem, plus AI The Rose & Crown (Bebington) Steven 21/05/2025 13:00
The Rose & Crown, a popular community pub: 57 The Village, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7PL ..... Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month ... All welcome! (opening time 1pm)
Chosen on the evening Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) Michael M 21/05/2025 18:00
Every WEDNESDAY, we have our LIVE day, generally the Cafe de Flore. If you are in Paris, you are welcome! Otherwise we will see you online: - Copy + paste - https:/www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ - Times: 6pm here (7pm in Paris)
Can we understand another's perspective? The Park (Eccles) James 21/05/2025 19:30
The Park is a modern community ale house in the heart of Monton's thriving village high street. All welcome!
Interrelations of reading, writing and speaking. The Black Toad (Hoylake) Tim 22/05/2025 14:00
Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (2pm start! - All welcome)
Why Art ? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Paul 26/05/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ. (1.15pm start!) All welcome!
A short course on Wittgenstein The Vernon Arms Sean Timmins 26/05/2025 18:30
Introduction to Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico Philosophicus has fascinated and perplexed readers since its publication in 1922. It is a short but intense work, made up of a series of highly compressed remarks or 'propositions'. These remarks, governed by a strict decimal numbering system which Wittgenstein considered vital to securing the book's overall clarity, deals with a range of topics.
Does Society Exist? Lock & Quay (Bootle) TBA 26/05/2025 19:00
Why Beauty matters. Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Ross 27/05/2025 19:00
Keith's Wine Bar, 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
To be arranged Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) Michael M 28/05/2025 18:00
Every WEDNESDAY, we have our LIVE day, generally the Cafe de Flore. If you are in Paris, you are welcome! Otherwise we will see you online: - Copy + paste - https:/www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ - Times: 6pm here (7pm in Paris)
Is It all down to Luck? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Open forum 02/06/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ. (1.15pm start!) All welcome!
Purpose? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Mike R 03/06/2025 19:00
Keith's Wine Bar, 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
Charity degrades and demoralises! The Dee View Inn (Heswall) Alistaire 03/06/2025 19:00
The Dee View Inn, 2 Dee View Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 0DH ... All welcome!
What is Ideology? The Rose & Crown (Bebington) Paul 04/06/2025 13:00
The Rose & Crown, a popular community pub: 57 The Village, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7PL ..... Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month ... All welcome! (opening time 1pm)
Is Feminism outdated? Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) Trish 04/06/2025 19:30
205 Monton Rd, Monford, Eccles, Manchester M30 9PN... All welcome!
To be arranged The White Hart (Oxford) Headington group 04/06/2025 19:30
The Headington, 12 St Andrews Road, Oxford, OX3 9DL. Anyone can attend this session. No experience in philosophy or knowledge of the subject, is required in advance. Just come along and enjoy.
Fear Saturday at Seven (international) Jose 07/06/2025 19:00
This weeks topic is FEAR. Jose suggests we enquire into fear: Fear as a first approach: fear as a representation Looking forward to seeing you there. Bring a friend, everyone is welcome. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Swords! The Vernon Arms (City Group) Dom 09/06/2025 13:00
Swords - The Right to bear arms! The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ. (1.15pm start!) All welcome!
Humour, Comedy and Jokes The Sportsman (Huddersfield) Open forum 09/06/2025 19:00
The Sportsman, 1 St Johns Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY ... All welcome!
A I and Creativity? The Black Toad (Hoylake) Vashik 12/06/2025 14:00
Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (2pm start! - All welcome)
What's more important; questions or answers? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Open forum 16/06/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ. (1.15pm start!) All welcome!
To be arranged The Rose & Crown (Bebington) Open forum 18/06/2025 13:00
The Rose & Crown, a popular community pub: 57 The Village, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 7PL ..... Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month ... All welcome! (opening time 1pm)
Should dullness be embraced? The Park (Eccles) James 18/06/2025 17:30
The Park is a modern community ale house in the heart of Monton's thriving village high street. All welcome!
Equality Mike 21/06/2025 19:00
What does Mike mean when he says,'Let's discuss Equality?' The only way to find out is to join us on June 21st at 7 p.m. , here online, where we will take part in this dialogue. All WELCOME Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Ethics of Genetic Engineering? The Black Toad (Hoylake) Paul 26/06/2025 14:00
Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (2pm start! - All welcome)
Can racism cease to exist? The Dee View Inn (Heswall) Open forum 01/07/2025 19:00
The Dee View Inn, 2 Dee View Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 0DH ... All welcome!
How did we count before numbers? Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) Maggie 02/07/2025 19:30
205 Monton Rd, Monford, Eccles, Manchester M30 9PN... All welcome!
To be arranged The White Hart (Oxford) Headington PIPs 02/07/2025 19:30
The Headington, 12 St Andrews Road, Oxford, OX3 9DL. Anyone can attend this session. No experience in philosophy or knowledge of the subject, is required in advance. Just come along and enjoy.
What does a Meaningful Life look like in today's world ? Dorothy 05/07/2025 19:00
What does a Meaningful Life look like in today's world ? Join us for the above dialogue. What do we mean by a meaningful life ? How might a meaningful life today differ from a meaningful life in past times ? ALL WELCOME Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Is All action simply reaction? The Black Toad (Hoylake) Bryony 10/07/2025 14:00
Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (2pm start! - All welcome)
Truth and Lies in politics The Sportsman (Huddersfield) Roy 14/07/2025 19:00
The Sportsman, 1 St Johns Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY ... All welcome!
Does National Identity restrict or release us? The Park (Eccles) Vince 16/07/2025 19:30
The Park is a modern community ale house in the heart of Monton's thriving village high street. All welcome!
REALITY V 19/07/2025 19:00
V asks , Is there some objective reality outside ourselves, or is the only reality for each of us, the one we know from the inside ? And , do we create reality from our sense impressions , or do we get out sense impressions from reality ? ALL WELCOME - BRING A FRIEND Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
What is Music? The Black Toad (Hoylake) Steven 24/07/2025 14:00
Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (2pm start! - All welcome)
What makes us human? The Dee View Inn (Heswall) Sandy 05/08/2025 19:00
The Dee View Inn, 2 Dee View Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 0DH ..... All welcome!
Is it ever okay to not stop for someone in need? Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) Maggie 05/08/2025 19:30
205 Monton Rd, Monford, Eccles, Manchester M30 9PN... All welcome!
Psychological maturity? The Black Toad (Hoylake) Open forum 14/08/2025 14:00
Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft bhttps://www.philosophyinpubs.co.uk/admin/login/logouteer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (2pm start! - All welcome)
Intuition or Reason? The Black Toad (Hoylake) Paul D 27/08/2025 14:00
Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (2pm start! - All welcome)