Philosophy Café

Held online via Zoom. Facilitated by Peter Whitfield

Café will be back on Friday 31 January 2025

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.

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)