Philosophy Café

Held online via Zoom. Facilitated by Peter Whitfield

Next Café - Friday 15 November

Register to take part and receive information about upcoming topics.

A weekly get together of like minded people, who want to engage or recharge their interest in the practical benefits of studying philosophy.

Free drop-in sessions on Zoom, no need to attend every week. You will need to register, please click here to register. 

  • Weekly topics taken from the philosophy courses with a focus on Practical Philosophy, and what works in ‘my’ life.

  • Breakout rooms are allocated to allow time to meet and discuss ideas in smaller groups

  • Participants are encouraged neither to accept nor reject ideas, but to keep an open mind to discover what might be useful. 

  • We will use the four principles of platonic dialogue.

Platonic dialogue

  1. Truth is the goal
  2. Be willing to be refuted
  3. Listen with full attention; give space to the other person, don’t monopolize the stage – everyone’s voice is important
  4. Ask questions
Peter Whitfield

Peter Whitfield has been teaching the introductory courses in Philosophy for over 30 years. His love of great stories and belief in an eternal wisdom that provides practical help to live life fully, truly and happily has helped thousands of students.

The Introductory Philosophy course has transformed so many lives and the Philosophy Café  is an opportunity for anyone, current students, past students, family or friends to come along and be inspired. 

With Peter’s facilitation, the Friday night Philosophy café promises to be a new, flourishing event. Come along, be a participant and Find Yourself, in good company.

Friday 15 November: Sonnet 29 Practical Workshop with Peter

This week, we’ll dive into a practical workshop on Sonnet 29. All you need is a pen and paper! You might think, Oh, it’s Shakespeare, and I’m not interested, but trust me—you’d be mistaken.

It’s been a couple of years since we last did this, and it remains one of our most successful cafés. This workshop will immerse you in the flow and creative energy of Shakespeare’s genius. Sonnet 29 has the power to awaken your consciousness and even transform your life.

Entering into Shakespeare’s mindset is both inspiring and uplifting. Don’t worry—you won’t be asked to audition for the Globe Theatre, but I promise it’s going to be a lot of fun.

 

Draft Timetable for Philosophy Café Term:

Save the dates—some of the presenters are just the best!

  • 20-Sep-24: Peter – 42 – What is the Ultimate Question?
  • 27-Sep-24: Warwick Jessup – Surrender in Stillness
  • 04-Oct-24: James Whiting – Near Death Experiences 2
  • 11-Oct-24: Peter – Heroes – Why we love them
  • 18-Oct-24 & 25-Oct-24: Break for half term
  • 01-Nov-24: Ian Mason – Justice and the Real World
  • 08-Nov-24: Malcolm Lennox – Locus of Cognisership: An Introduction to the Brahma Sutra
  • 15-Nov-24: Peter – Sonnet 29 – Do you need some good luck?
  • 22-Nov-24: Stephen Silver – Bhagavad Geeta

*note changes to timetable

 

Session Times:
7pm London (Friday 8th November) / 6am Sydney (Saturday 9th November)
(Additional time zones below)

  • 8am Auckland (Saturday 9th November)
  • 2pm New York (Friday 8th November)
  • 11am Los Angeles (Friday 8th November)

7pm Sydney (Friday 8th November) / 8am London (Friday 8th November)
(Additional time zones below)

  • 9pm Auckland (Friday 8th November)
  • 3am New York (Friday 8th November)
  • 12am Los Angeles (Friday 8th November)