Philosophers' Cafés Spring 2010
- What is common sense?
- Can everyone (including institutions like Governments, Corporations and Unions) be trusted to do the right things for humanity?
- What would be a "perfect human"?
- What is afterlife? Can science support the concept of life after death?
- What basic assumption underpins your philosophy of life?
- What purpose does civil disobedience serve?
- Is wildlife protection important? Why?
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 & 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
Schedule of Philosophers’ Cafés - Spring 2010
This semester all Cafés start at 11:30 a.m. and will be held at:
ABC Country Restaurant
2160 King George Highway, South Surrey
Tel: 604.531.2635
Topic: Can everyone (including institutions like Governments, Corporations and Unions) be trusted to do the right things for humanity?
Guest: Don Murray
Date: Thursday, Jan 28 (Date changed; originally scheduled Feb 11)
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What is common sense?
Guest: Trevor Phillips
Date: Thursday, Feb 11 (Date changed: originally scheduled Jan 28)
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What would be “a perfect human?”
Guest: To be determined
Date: Thursday, Feb 25
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What is afterlife? Can science support the concept of life after death?
Guest: To be determined
Date: Thursday, Mar 11
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What basic assumption underpins your philosophy of life?
Guest: To be determined
Date: Thursday, Mar 25
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What purpose does civil disobedience serve?
Guest: Selma Swaab
Date: Thursday, Apr 8
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: Is wildlife protection important? Why?
Guest: Allan Good
Date: Thursday, Apr 22
Time: 11:30 am
