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What is philosophy?
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What effect is technology having on human evolution?
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What does ‘smarter’ really mean? Is intelligence the new class system?
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What does ‘freedom’ really mean?
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Bridging generations: Is it important or relevant?
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If you could extend your lifespan by 50 years, would you? Why?
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Should we value everyone equally? Do we?
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 - Fall 2009
This semester all Cafés start at 11:30 a.m. and will be held at:
ABC Restaurant
2160 King George Highway, South Surrey
Tel: 604.531.2635
Topic: What is philosophy?
Guest: Trevor Phillips
Date: Thursday, Sep 10, 2009
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What effect is technology having on human evolution?
Guest: Don Murray
Date: Thursday, Sep 24, 2009
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What does ‘smarter’ really mean? Is intelligence the new class system?
Guest: Peter Ferris
Date: Thursday, Oct 8, 2009
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: What does ‘freedom’ really mean?
Guest: Dr. Melinda Hogan
Date: Thursday, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: Bridging generations: Is it important or relevant?
Guest: Bev Roest
Date: Thursday, Nov 12, 2009
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: If you could expand your lifespan by 50 years, would you? Why?
Guest: Dr. Catherine Anderson
Date: Thursday, Nov 26, 2009
Time: 11:30 am
Topic: Should we value everyone equally? Do we?
Guest: Selma Swaab
Date: Thursday, Dec 10, 2009
Time: 11:30 am