Schedule
Here are all the up and coming enquiry topics and events.
| Topic | Venue | Presenter | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anger? | The Vernon Arms (City Group) | Paul | 21/04/2025 | 13:00 |
| The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ. (1.15pm start!) All welcome! | ||||
| Knowledge, Information, and Wisdom ... | The Cross Keys (Leeds) | TAiL | 21/04/2025 | 14:00 |
| The Cross Keys, Water Lane, Holbeck, Leeds. LS11 5WD..... T.S. Eliot asks: Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information? ... We will ask why this statement has found new popularity today. Is it the poet's skill which gives it an illusory resonance or can we find in it a deeper truth? ... How do we define information and knowledge and what is their relationship? Are disinformation and ignorance their opposites? Does "philosophy" still mean the love of wisdom? ... https://talkingallowedinleeds.wordpress.com/ | ||||
| A short course on Wittgenstein | The Vernon Arms | Sean Timmins | 21/04/2025 | 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, deal with a range of topics from: 1) the relation between language and reality 2) the nature of logic 3) solipsism and subjectivity 4) the role of ethics and its connection with aesthetics, mysticism. 5) The aim of philosophy..... Whilst there is nothing philosophically obscure about these themes, the book itself is notoriously difficult for readers to understand. | ||||
| Humanism & Personal Growth | Lock & Quay (Bootle) | Sona | 21/04/2025 | 19:00 |
| The Lock & Quay: 2 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AH …. Bootle’s boss little boozer, owned and managed by the community – All welcome! | ||||
| "The Greatest Happiness" | Flanagan's Irish Pub | Tom L | 22/04/2025 | 18:30 |
| Flanagan's Irish Pub is in Church Road, Waterloo. Turn left out of Waterloo railway station and walk down towards river until you come to the Church Road on your left. Walk down Church Road and the pub is on your right about half way down. All welcome! | ||||
| Is Pacifism a viable response to Militarism? | Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) | Michael D | 22/04/2025 | 19:00 |
| Keith's Wine Bar, 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR | ||||
| Chosen on the evening | Paris Philo Cafe (Online English) | Michael M | 23/04/2025 | 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) | ||||
| Assisted Dying... | Bacchus Bar (Birmingham) | Chris B | 24/04/2025 | 19:30 |
| Assisted Dying: Should People Have the Right to End Their Own Lives? At the Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade, New Street, Birmingham B2 4JH.... We meet on the first Thursday of every month (7.30pm) ... All welcome. | ||||
| Injustice? | The Vernon Arms (City Group) | Open forum | 28/04/2025 | 13:00 |
| The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ. (1.15pm start!) All welcome! | ||||
| Short course on Wittgenstein | The Vernon Arms | Sean Timmins | 28/04/2025 | 18:25 |
| 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, deal with a range of topics from: 1) the relation between language and reality 2) the nature of logic 3) solipsism and subjectivity 4) the role of ethics and its connection with aesthetics, mysticism. 5) The aim of philosophy..... Whilst there is nothing philosophically obscure about these themes, the book itself is notoriously difficult for readers to understand. | ||||
| OPEN FORUM | Lock & Quay (Bootle) | All | 28/04/2025 | 19:00 |
| The Lock & Quay: 2 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AH …. Bootle’s boss little boozer, owned and managed by the community – All welcome! | ||||
| OPEN FORUM | Flanagan's Irish Pub | The group | 29/04/2025 | 18:30 |
| Flanagan's Irish Pub is in Church Road, Waterloo. Turn left out of Waterloo railway station and walk down towards river until you come to the Church Road on your left. Walk down Church Road and the pub is on your right about half way down. All welcome! | ||||
| What is Truth? | The Lower Red Lion (St Albans) | Tim Boatswain | 29/04/2025 | 19:00 |
| The Lower Red Lion, 36 Fishpool Street, AL3 4RX .... Join us for a discussion that delves into the complex and enduring philosophical question: What is truth? | ||||
| Does Faith entail Doubt? | Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) | Mike R | 29/04/2025 | 19:00 |
| Keith's Wine Bar, 107 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR | ||||
| 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!) | ||||
| PIP's monthly meal.! | The Vernon Arms | Joanne (Social Sec) | 05/05/2025 | 16:30 |
| Hi everyone, Join us for PIP's Monthly Meal today (7th April) Meet at 4.30pm. at The Vernon Arms. Dale Street, Liverpool. Hope you'll Join us, Joanne | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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 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. | ||||
| 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! | ||||
| 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) | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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! | ||||
| 'Well meaning' advice ... ? | The Vernon Arms (City Group) | Mary | 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. | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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! | ||||
| 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! | ||||
| 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! | ||||
| 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! | ||||
| 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! | ||||