Philosophers' Cafés Fall 2010
NEW this semester – Two Cafés Offered in Richmond!
You don't have to be a philosopher to participate in these stimulating sessions. If you enjoy listening to people delve into the topics listed providing their own and often controversial perspectives, or if you have insights or perspectives to offer, you will enjoy these Cafés. Some Cafés will have a featured speaker to introduce the topic and all sessions are moderated to limit discussion to one speaker at a time and to ensure everyone gets a chance to say their piece.
We hope you will join us and discuss these thought provoking topics where listeners are as welcome as speakers.
- Open to the Public
- Suggested minimum $2.00 donation for each Café
- Food and beverage orders from 11:30. Presentation and discussion from 11:45 onwards
- No pre-registration necessary, but admission will be on a “first come, first served” basis as space permits
At a Glance!
Richmond
- We're evolving, but are we progressing?
- Is there such a thing as a just war?
Surrey
- Are good and evil inherent in human nature?
- What is truth?
- How important are emotions versus reason in human affairs?
- Conscience: Is it acquired?
- Should we adapt to rather than try to prevent environmental changes?
- What functions does imagination serve?
- What is the value of silence in our lives?
Schedule of Philosophers’ Cafés - Fall 2010
Richmond
Location: Charthouse Restaurant, 3866 Bayview Street
Telephone: 604.271.7000
Topic: We're evolving, but are we progressing?
Guest: TBA
Date: Thursday, Sep 30
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: Is there such a thing as a just war?
Guest: TBA
Date: Thursday, Oct 28
Time: 11:30 am
Surrey
Location: ABC Country Restaurant - 2160 King George Boulevard
Telephone: 604.531.2635
Topic: Are good and evil inherent in human nature?
Guest: TBA
Date: Thursday, Sep 9
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What is truth?
Guest: Trevor Phillips
Date: Thursday, Sep 23
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: How important are emotions versus reason in human affairs?
Guest: John Phillips
Date: Thursday, Oct 7
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: Conscience: Is it acquired?*
Guest: TBA
Date: Thursday, 21 Oct
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: Should we adapt to rather than try to prevent environmental changes?
Guest: TBA
Date: Thursday, Nov 4
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What functions does imagination serve?
Guest: Selma Swaab
Date: Thursday, Nov 18
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What is the value of silence in our lives?
Guest: Joan Russell
Date: Thursday, Dec 2
Time: 11:30 am
* Please Note: This is a change from what was published in the Fall 2010 brochure.
