Altadena Socrates Cafe
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Inspired by Christopher Phillips' books, scores of people are meeting for these modern version of Socratic dialogue. These are intended to be group conversations which often move in a spiral, touching on topics in ways that may not be obvious at first. Our purpose is to bring back thoughtful dialogue in counterpoint to the shouting pundits of so-called debate on TV and radio. One need not be an academic or expert. We seek diversity of thought from people from all walks of life. ALL ARE WELCOME. ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU BRING AN INQUISITIVE MIND AND A WILLINGNESS TO LISTEN.
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Our next meeting:
Altadena Socrates Cafe May Meeting
Apr 9, 2008
Apologies for not updating this sooner. We had 6 people come in February but only 3 people in March. The discussion on March was "what is love" but really became a discussion of the spiritual vs material source of love then devolved into a debate of Buddhist vs Christian notions of soul and God. I think it is fair to say that we not only came to no conclusion but that it was a righteous battle of wills! Read more
- When?
- Sunday, May 18, 2008, 12:00 PM 20080518T190000Z
- Where?
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Only 10 members (including guests) can RSVP 'Yes' or 'Maybe' for this meeting. There's still room for 9 more.
- Who?
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1 member said Yes
Recent Meetings
Sun Apr 20, 12:00 PM |
7 attended (est.) –
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Sun Mar 16, 12:00 PM |
1 attended (est.) –
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Sun Feb 17, 12:00 PM |
6 attended (est.) –
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What's New?
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"Hello, I am very interested in joining in the discussion of many topics from modern culture, our view of ourselves now and in the future. The interdependency of human nature, etc. I can't make the May 18th group but want to be notified of the very "
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"Hi I look forward to join one of your future discussion."
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"Welcome Brian! We'll vote/discuss what question we want to tackle at the beginning of the meeting, so there is no assigned reading like some of the other groups. :-) If you have thoughts about a question to tackle, it wouldn't hurt to have prepared something to share with the others whether it be handouts or just notes to outline your thoughts."
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"I've updated this meeting. For more details, see the full listing: http://socratesca... When: Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 12:00 PM Where: Coffee Gallery 2029 Lake Ave..."
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"i've only recently realized my fascination with philosophy and am looking to further develop my knowledge and understanding of it. it would be refreshing to meet like-minded people who can carry a meaningful conversation in the process."
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"I am a high school counselor and my major was Philosophy in College. I was studying to be a priest and this I have a dual degree...in Philosophy and Theology. I very much want to looking forward to meet and seek good healthy discussion. "
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"While he isn't doing a Los Angeles stop this time, Christopher Phillips will be doing a West Coast tour for the paperback release of his book "Socrates in Love". He is my personal inspiration..."
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"The last meeting (Jan 20) was in the middle of the MLK Jr weekend. My work doesn't give that us that long weekend so it was besides the point to me, but was this inconvenient for others. Next scheduled..."
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"I've updated this event. For more details, see the full listing: http://socratesca... When: Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 12:00 PM Where: Coffee Gallery 2029 Lake Ave..."
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"My deepest apologies to anyone who came Sun Dec 16 and didn't find anyone there. I had an appt for my car that took 2 hr 45 minutes instead of 1 hr. By the time it was done, it was almost 1pm and would..."
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"I've updated this event. For more details, see the full listing: http://socratesca... When: Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 12:00 PM Where: Coffee Gallery 2029 Lake..."
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