We're a small group of smart laid back thinkers who challenge metaphysics, ethics, etc. and questions of all sizes, while laughing, drinking coffee, and happily escaping the daily grind (without the pretension, doom and gloom often confused with philosophizing).

We all philosophize. Whether it’s when we are asked for our ethical/moral opinion, or we ask ourselves “Why..?” or “What if..?” Never studied philosophy? Haven't read Nietzsche or Kierkegaard? Don't even know who they are? Then Socrates Café may be the philosophy group for you. It's an approach that takes philosophy "out of the ivory tower and back into the lives of ordinary people, where it belongs." It's where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and exp …

Café Philo, is a french tradition I'm bringing in Seattle. As a fan of philosophy and technology, this cafe philo 2.0 is a little bit different from the one I use to attend in Paris. The format is simple (and new!) a. You share your question (ie what is sustainability? is it possible/good?) b. we vote on the best one c. You have 1 min to explain your general point of view (kinda help to see where the debate will go) c. We have 30-60min to prep our arguments (using books / internet...) d. We deba …