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Schedule

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

Topic Venue Presenter Date Time
Experiencing + discussing art Liverpool Biennial Art group 27/06/2025 12:30
We're meeting at Pine Court, 1 Nelson Street (12.30pm) in 'China Town' - then to The Black-E next door, then onto Fact and the Bluecoat. We can finish at Fact or the Bluecoat for some refreshments and to discuss what we’ve just experienced. See you there, Paul (07743 533 509)
History of Logic PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 29/06/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 2 of 8 Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
What is 'good' information? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Alan 30/06/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
OPEN FORUM Lock & Quay (Bootle) All 30/06/2025 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 Criminakl Mind Flanagan's Irish Pub TBA 01/07/2025 18:30
Flanagan's Irish Pub, Church Road, Waterloo. Turn left out of Waterloo railway station and walk down in the direction of river, Church Road on your left. Walk down Church Road and the pub is on your right about half way down. 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!
What is Authority? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Joey 01/07/2025 19:00
107 Lark Lane, Sefton Park, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
How do we allocate resources? The Rose & Crown (Bebington) Phil T 02/07/2025 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)
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.
Chosen on the evening! The Central House (Barcelona) Socrates Cafe 02/07/2025 19:30
Every Wednesday Live at The Central House, Carrer de Còrsega, Gracia, L'Eixample, Barcelona. Copy + Paste): https://www.meetup.com/socrates-cafe-barcelona/events/308138524/
Equality Saturday at Seven (international) Mike 05/07/2025 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!
What is Creationism? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Martin S 07/07/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Is Humour Important? Lock & Quay (Bootle) TBA 07/07/2025 19:00
The Lock & Quay: 2 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AH …. Bootle’s boss little boozer, owned and managed by the community – All welcome!
Altruism Who Benefits? Flanagan's Irish Pub TBA 08/07/2025 18:30
Flanagan's Irish Pub, Church Road, Waterloo. Turn left out of Waterloo railway station and walk down in the direction of river, Church Road on your left. Walk down Church Road and the pub is on your right about half way down. All welcome!
When is it right to Control Freedom? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Mike R 08/07/2025 19:00
107 Lark Lane, Sefton Park, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
Community Philosophy session! The Fat Cat (Sheffield) Rosie 08/07/2025 19:30
CHANGE OF DATE TODAY! Sheffield Pub Philosophy will be on Tuesday 8th July. All other dates remain the same - 1st Tuesday of the month at the Fat Cat on Alma Street for the Sheffield Pub Philosophy meet-up. Get a drink at the bar and then come upstairs to the function room. 7.30pm - 9.30pm. It's great if you can book on Eventbrite but it's also ok to just turn up. Fun and lively dialogue and discussion.
To be announced The Brewery Tap (Abingdon) The group 09/07/2025 19:00
PIPs Abingdon Discussion - Topic to be announced The Brewery Tap, Abingdon
Chosen on the evening! The Central House (Barcelona) Socrates Cafe 09/07/2025 19:30
Every Wednesday Live at The Central House, Carrer de Còrsega, Gracia, L'Eixample, Barcelona. (Copy + Paste): https://www.meetup.com/socrates-cafe-barcelona/events/308138524/
Psychological maturity? The Black Toad (Hoylake) Open forum 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)
The History of Logic PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 13/07/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 3 of 8 Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
What is the 'good life' in 21st century? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Sean Mc 14/07/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
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!
Are Animal Rights Important? Lock & Quay (Bootle) TBA 14/07/2025 19:00
The Lock & Quay: 2 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AH …. Bootle’s boss little boozer, owned and managed by the community – All welcome!
Has Feminism Failed? Flanagan's Irish Pub TBA 15/07/2025 18:30
Flanagan's Irish Pub, Church Road, Waterloo. Turn left out of Waterloo railway station and walk down in the direction of river, Church Road on your left. Walk down Church Road and the pub is on your right about half way down. All welcome!
Is Authenticity a Lie? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Open forum 15/07/2025 19:00
107 Lark Lane, Sefton Park, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
Why ask unanswerable questions? The Rose & Crown (Bebington) Open forum 16/07/2025 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)
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!
Chosen on the evening! The Central House (Barcelona) Socrates Cafe 16/07/2025 19:30
Every Wednesday Live at The Central House, Carrer de Còrsega, Gracia, L'Eixample, Barcelona. Copy + Paste): https://www.meetup.com/socrates-cafe-barcelona/events/308138524/
Tbd The Pocket Cafe Mike 17/07/2025 18:00
Hi everybody It's Mike from Keiths Wine bar PIPS group. I'm setting up a new pips group on 17th July at The Pocket Cafe in Paradise Street. It's a great venue please come along
Is it rational to support a team? The Greyhound (Ormskirk) Laurence 17/07/2025 19:30
All welcome! Further details available here .. https://philosophyinpublic.co.uk/event/is-it-rational-to-support-a-team/
REALITY Saturday at Seven (international) The Group 19/07/2025 19:00
This week's topic concept is REALITY. We will use breakout rooms to discuss what we mean when we use the word reality and formulate a philosophical question for enquiry. 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!
Needs and Wants! The Vernon Arms (City Group) Alan 21/07/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Is Egomania a Problem? Lock & Quay (Bootle) TBA 21/07/2025 19:00
The Lock & Quay: 2 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AH …. Bootle’s boss little boozer, owned and managed by the community – All welcome!
Coincidences Meaningful or Not? Flanagan's Irish Pub TBA 22/07/2025 18:30
Flanagan's Irish Pub, Church Road, Waterloo. Turn left out of Waterloo railway station and walk down in the direction of river, Church Road on your left. Walk down Church Road and the pub is on your right about half way down. All welcome!
Is Comedy Philosophical? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Joey 22/07/2025 19:00
107 Lark Lane, Sefton Park, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
Chosen on the evening! The Central House (Barcelona) Socrates Cafe 23/07/2025 19:30
Every Wednesday Live at The Central House, Carrer de Còrsega, Gracia, L'Eixample, Barcelona. (Copy + Paste): https://www.meetup.com/socrates-cafe-barcelona/events/308138524/
Intuition or Reason? The Black Toad (Hoylake) Paul D 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)
The History of Logic PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 27/07/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 4 of 8 Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Do we have a right to be frivolous? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Robert 28/07/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Can Morality Exist without Religion? Lock & Quay (Bootle) Peter 28/07/2025 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 ALL 29/07/2025 18:30
Flanagan's Irish Pub, Church Road, Waterloo. Turn left out of Waterloo railway station and walk down in the direction of river, Church Road on your left. Walk down Church Road and the pub is on your right about half way down. All welcome!
Multiculturalism or Monoculturalism? Keith's Wine Bar (L'pool South) Open forum 29/07/2025 19:00
107 Lark Lane, Sefton Park, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 8UR
Chosen on the evening! The Central House (Barcelona) Socrates Cafe 30/07/2025 19:30
Every Wednesday Live at The Central House, Carrer de Còrsega, Gracia, L'Eixample, Barcelona. (Copy + Paste): https://www.meetup.com/socrates-cafe-barcelona/events/308138524/
Is artificial intelligence artificial? The Vernon Arms (City Group) John H 04/08/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
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!
The History of Logic Session 5 of 8 PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 10/08/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 5 of 8 ALL wELCOME Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Well meaning advice? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Mary 11/08/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Interrelation of Thinking, Writing and Reading The Black Toad (Hoylake) Tim 14/08/2025 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)
Can we defend land ownership? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Martin W 18/08/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
The History of Logic Session 6 of 8 PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 24/08/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 6 of 8 ALL wELCOME Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Does a hidden disability imply a hidden discrimination? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Dom 25/08/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Why aren't we taking global warming seriously? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Sean 01/09/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
The History of Logic Session 7 of 8 PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 07/09/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 7 of 8 ALL wELCOME Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
What are conspiracy theories? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Martin S 08/09/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Is God the route of all evil? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Open forum 15/09/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
The History of Logic Session 8 of 8 PIPS ZOOM EVENT - ALL WELCOME Rob Lewis 21/09/2025 18:30
History of Logic Session 8 of 8 ALL wELCOME Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85456891475?pwd=NBGoEglNGbwowKKUy660FZQ8b9w9_N.1 Meeting ID: 854 5689 1475 Passcode: Pips2223!
Civil Disobedience The Vernon Arms (City Group) Robert 22/09/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Does Quantum mechanics destroy reason? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Martin W 29/09/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Is the music we like the music of our teens? The Vernon Arms (City Group) Mary 06/10/2025 13:00
The Vernon Arms, 69 Dale Street, City Centre, Liverpool, L2 2HJ - A Laid-back traditional alehouse featuring a selection of beers & plentiful comfort food plates.
Merseyside Annual A.G.M Ship & Mitre (upstairs) The Committee 10/10/2025 06:30
The Annual AGM will take place upstairs at the Ship and Mitre pub in Liverpool. We are hoping that very many of you will attend as the AGM provides enables members of Pips Community to meet with those outside of their own groups and to discover more about the activities of the committee. More information will be sent out as it is available Many thanks Dulcie