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 | 26/08/2026 | 18:00 |
| 6pm here (7pm in Paris) .. Every WEDNESDAY. at The ONLINE Philo Cafe Event - https://www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ ... Zoom Link: (Copy and Paste) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6928143463?pwd=L2JsWlJnbmNEc2EraTdjQnJXVkx6Zz09 | ||||
| Death as Life's Picture Frame | The Black Toad (Hoylake) | Open forum | 27/08/2026 | 13:30 |
| The Black Toad, Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (1.30pm start) - All welcome! | ||||
| How do we spend our 4000 weeks? | The Vernon Arms (City Group) | Open forum | 31/08/2026 | 13:00 |
| The Vernon Arms: Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates. Dale Street, Liverpool City centre | ||||
| What's truth got to do with it? | Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) | Open forum | 01/09/2026 | 19:00 |
| 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR | ||||
| Humour? | The Rose & Crown (Bebington) | Paul | 02/09/2026 | 13:00 |
| What makes something funny, and can our sense of humour be wrong? The Rose & Crown, a popular community pub: 57 The Village, Bebington, Wirral ..... Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month ... All welcome! | ||||
| Chosen on the evening! | Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) | Michael M | 02/09/2026 | 18:00 |
| 6pm here (7pm in Paris) .. Every WEDNESDAY. at The ONLINE Philo Cafe Event - https://www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ ... Zoom Link: (Copy and Paste) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6928143463?pwd=L2JsWlJnbmNEc2EraTdjQnJXVkx6Zz09 | ||||
| Affective altruism? | Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) | Chris | 02/09/2026 | 19:30 |
| Oats & Honey Coffee shop. 205 Monton Road, Eccles, Salford, Manchester, M30 9PN | ||||
| Psycho-politics | Talking Allowed in Leeds | Derrick | 03/09/2026 | 13:50 |
| Derrick asks if we agree with the ideas of Byung-Chul Han regarding contemporary politics and present day capitalism as expressed in his book "Psychopolitics: Neoliberalism and New Technologies of Power" ........ Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81850580566?pwd=c3kFHt9Pz29oMjoJslDvmIrbPMkH30.1 ..... Meeting ID: 818 5058 0566 Passcode: 071788 .... Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/81850580566/invitations?signature=zaTJK-iPAb6ldMM_kyuljhUJrbMVwd2F9e6BU8PQtg8 | ||||
| What is Fairness? | The Victoria (Birmingham) | Open forum | 03/09/2026 | 19:30 |
| Men, Women & Equality: What Does Fairness Mean? Thursday, September 3, (7:30pm - 9:30pm) at The Victoria, 48 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BN | ||||
| To Be Confirmed | **Saturday@Seven** | Dulcie | 05/09/2026 | 19:00 |
| Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223! EVERYBODY WELCOME | ||||
| Has progress on AI stalled? | The Vernon Arms (City Group) | Sean | 07/09/2026 | 13:00 |
| The Vernon Arms: Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates. Dale Street, Liverpool City centre | ||||
| FROM SCHOPENHAUER TO NIETZSCHE | 68–74 KEMPSTON STREET | Sean T | 07/09/2026 | 18:00 |
| THE WORLD AS WILL AND REPRESENTATION ... Can we really trust our senses? ... Why do we suffer? ... What drives human behaviour? ... Can art, compassion and philosophy help us overcome suffering? ..... Join us for an accessible and thought-provoking exploration of Arthur Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation — one of the most influential and provocative works in modern philosophy. ..... The course will lead into an in-depth study of Friedrich Nietzsche, exploring how he was initially profoundly influenced by Schopenhauer, before challenging and rejecting many of his central ideas. Together, we will explore philosophy as an ongoing conversation and argument between thinkers. | ||||
| Chosen on the evening | Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) | Michael M | 09/09/2026 | 18:00 |
| 6pm here (7pm in Paris) .. Every WEDNESDAY. at The ONLINE Philo Cafe Event - https://www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ ... Zoom Link: (Copy and Paste) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6928143463?pwd=L2JsWlJnbmNEc2EraTdjQnJXVkx6Zz09 | ||||
| To be arranged | The Black Toad (Hoylake) | 10/09/2026 | 13:30 | |
| The Black Toad, Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (1.30pm start) - All welcome! | ||||
| You only live once! | The Vernon Arms (City Group) | Open forum | 14/09/2026 | 13:00 |
| The Vernon Arms: Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates. Dale Street, Liverpool City centre | ||||
| FROM SCHOPENHAUER TO NIETZSCHE | 68–74 KEMPSTON STREET | Sean T | 14/09/2026 | 18:00 |
| THE WORLD AS WILL AND REPRESENTATION ... Can we really trust our senses? ... Why do we suffer? ... What drives human behaviour? ... Can art, compassion and philosophy help us overcome suffering? ..... Join us for an accessible and thought-provoking exploration of Arthur Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation — one of the most influential and provocative works in modern philosophy. ..... The course will lead into an in-depth study of Friedrich Nietzsche, exploring how he was initially profoundly influenced by Schopenhauer, before challenging and rejecting many of his central ideas. | ||||
| Happiness - what is it? | The Rose & Crown (Bebington) | Open forum | 16/09/2026 | 13:00 |
| The Rose & Crown, a popular community pub: 57 The Village, Bebington, Wirral ..... Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month ... All welcome! | ||||
| Chosen on the evening | Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) | Michael M | 16/09/2026 | 18:00 |
| 6pm here (7pm in Paris) .. Every WEDNESDAY. at The ONLINE Philo Cafe Event - https://www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ ... Zoom Link: (Copy and Paste) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6928143463?pwd=L2JsWlJnbmNEc2EraTdjQnJXVkx6Zz09 | ||||
| Universal Basic Income? | The Park Hotel (Eccles) | Maggie | 16/09/2026 | 19:30 |
| The Park Hotel. 142 Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9QD | ||||
| Socratic Enquiry | **Saturday@Seven** | Tracey | 19/09/2026 | 19:00 |
| Tonight's Topic has been kindly suggested by Tracey. 'Socratic Enquiry - Are we really listening or just waiting to speak?' EVERYBODY AND THEIR FREINDS WELCOME Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223! | ||||
| FROM SCHOPENHAUER TO NIETZSCHE | 68–74 KEMPSTON STREET | Sean T | 21/09/2026 | 18:00 |
| THE WORLD AS WILL AND REPRESENTATION ... Can we really trust our senses? ... Why do we suffer? ... What drives human behaviour? ... Can art, compassion and philosophy help us overcome suffering? ..... Join us for an accessible and thought-provoking exploration of Arthur Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation — one of the most influential and provocative works in modern philosophy. ..... The course will lead into an in-depth study of Friedrich Nietzsche, exploring how he was initially profoundly influenced by Schopenhauer, before challenging and rejecting many of his central ideas. | ||||
| Chosen on the evening | Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) | Michael M | 23/09/2026 | 18:00 |
| 6pm here (7pm in Paris) .. Every WEDNESDAY. at The ONLINE Philo Cafe Event - https://www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ ... Zoom Link: (Copy and Paste) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6928143463?pwd=L2JsWlJnbmNEc2EraTdjQnJXVkx6Zz09 | ||||
| To be arranged | The Black Toad (Hoylake) | 24/09/2026 | 13:30 | |
| The Black Toad, Micro-pub and bottle-shop in Hoylake specialising in craft beer and cask ale: 32 Market Street, Hoylake, Wirral, CH47 2AF. (1.30pm start) - All welcome! | ||||
| FROM SCHOPENHAUER TO NIETZSCHE | 68–74 KEMPSTON STREET | Sean T | 28/09/2026 | 18:00 |
| THE WORLD AS WILL AND REPRESENTATION ... Can we really trust our senses? ... Why do we suffer? ... What drives human behaviour? ... Can art, compassion and philosophy help us overcome suffering? ..... Join us for an accessible and thought-provoking exploration of Arthur Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation — one of the most influential and provocative works in modern philosophy. ..... The course will lead into an in-depth study of Friedrich Nietzsche, exploring how he was initially profoundly influenced by Schopenhauer, before challenging and rejecting many of his central ideas. | ||||
| Chosen on the evening | Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) | Michael M | 30/09/2026 | 18:00 |
| 6pm here (7pm in Paris) .. Every WEDNESDAY. at The ONLINE Philo Cafe Event - https://www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/ ... Zoom Link: (Copy and Paste) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6928143463?pwd=L2JsWlJnbmNEc2EraTdjQnJXVkx6Zz09 | ||||
| What are Beliefs? | The Rose & Crown (Bebington) | Jack | 07/10/2026 | 13:00 |
| What are Beliefs and why do we have them? 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! | ||||
| What is the role of Art? | Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) | Maggie | 07/10/2026 | 19:30 |
| Oats & Honey Coffee shop. 205 Monton Road, Eccles, Salford, Manchester, M30 9PN | ||||
| What is irrational behaviour? | The Rose & Crown (Bebington) | Jack | 21/10/2026 | 13:00 |
| What is irrational behaviour? What does it mean when someone's actions, beliefs or decisions appear to contradict reason or logic? The Rose & Crown, 57 The Village, Bebington, Wirral, ..... Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month ... All welcome! | ||||
| Does individualism undermine society? (Peter)? | The Park Hotel (Eccles) | Dave | 21/10/2026 | 19:30 |
| The Park Hotel: 142 Monton Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9QD | ||||
| Do we have the correct balance between risk and reward? | Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) | Dave | 04/11/2026 | 19:30 |
| Oats & Honey Coffee shop. 205 Monton Road, Eccles, Salford, Manchester, M30 9PN | ||||
| Do we have the right to live anywhere on Earth? | Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) | Joanne | 02/12/2026 | 19:30 |
| Should all humans have the right to live anywhere on Earth, without state, borders or boundaries? (Joanne)Oats & Honey Coffee shop. 205 Monton Road, Eccles, Salford, Manchester, M30 9PN | ||||
| Who else will tell us how to think? (Tom) | Oats & Honey Coffee shop (Monton) | Tom | 06/01/2027 | 19:30 |
| Should all humans have the right to live anywhere on Earth, without state, borders or boundaries? (Joanne) | ||||