The Political Animals are a book discussion group who meet up in Central London every 8 weeks or so to have a  few drinks and talk about our reading in political and moral philosophy. For previous sessions we've read everything from philosophy of science to critiques of humanism and modern capitalism - we've taken on contemporary thinkers like Tony Judt, JK Galbraith,  and John Gray as well as classics like J.S. Mill, Nietzsche, Machiavelli, Marx, Weber, Popper, Hayek and Sartre. We try to keep …

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Jean Paul Sartre: "Existentialism is nothing else but an attempt to draw the full conclusions from a consistently atheistic position." http://bit.ly/6HbK0V Jean Paul Sartre: "Existentialism is not atheist in the sense that it would exhaust itself in demonstrations of the non-existence of God. It declares, rather, that even if God existed that would make no difference from its point of view. Not that we believe God does exist, but we think that the real problem is not that of His existence; what …

The Croydon Philosophy/General Discussion Group is a friendly group who meet regularly - usually on the last Friday in the month - to discuss a wide range of subjects of general and philosophical interest. We also arrange visits to talks, debates and other events of interest to enquiring minds. We come from all walks of life and religious/political persuasions (or none) and you will be very welcome to join us, whether or not you have any formal background in philosophy. If you would like t …

After a two year absence, the London Philosophy Now Meetup Group relaunched in 2011. We are a group of people interested in ideas, and include local readers of Philosophy Now magazine. We meet about once a month in a pub in central London to discuss different philosophical questions.

'Vedanta' means the 'end of knowledge'. It presents the philosophy of life and living to combine continual action with enduring peace. Vedanta is the digest of knowledge laid down by sages and thinkers from time immemorial. It belongs to one and all with no distinctions whatsoever. Swami Parthasarathy, the founder of the Vedanta Academy and its chapters worldwide, has translated subtle philosophic themes into practical application for business and living. He is a best selling author, corporate r …

Philosophy For All is London's most vibrant forum for discussing life, politics, science, art and thought. It is open to anyone interested in ideas. We meet every week, bringing you talks, walks, debates, a film club and much more! Come and hammer out the issues!

The purpose of this group is to come together to watch pre-recorded broadcasts of John de Ruiter's meetings, to discuss the teachings and individual experiences, and to develop an audience base to attend meetings with John in Bristol, Glastonbury, Totnes, Findhorn and London. Anyone who has searched for meaning and purpose in life will greatly benefit from joining this group. John de Ruiter is a Canadian-born teacher and pioneer of integrated philosophy who lives in and answers questions from a …

Newport Philosophical Society meets every Second Friday of the Month at 10am* in Newport University City Campus for the Philosophy Lounge (run by Clare O'Connell) where people talk and discuss a variety of topics. Also on the last Friday of the Month at 7pm* is Philosophy BookClub where we talk about important Philosophical texts. No knowledge needed to take part as long you are interested and can think. * - subject to change

Socrates Cafe is a philosophy discussion group that is open to absolutely everyone. It's held in a casual cafe environment and we encourage everyone to join in - but there's no obligation to do so. We're bringing philosophy back to the people! It's a moderated open discussion about a topic that we choose together on the night. The sessions are facilitated to try to keep everything on topic and give all attendees a chance to speak (if they want to). Socrates cafe is not about finding a definitiv …

We are ordinary people who ask extraordinary questions, such as 'Who am I?' and 'What is my purpose in the world?' We meet one evening each week in three ten-weekly terms and spend the evening seeking answers in Eastern and Western philosophies, mostly Advaita Vedanta and Plato. So if you enjoy discussing deep things with people of like mind, and practising spiritual exercises to bring peace to our busy days, do join us.

Hello! YOGA HOLBORN New weekly after work drop in Yoga classes on Thursday nights at Cockpit Arts, Holborn. Classes run every Thursday 6pm - 7.15pm. Cost: £7 per class/ £5 students and concessions The classes are held at: Cockpit Arts Cockpit Yard Northington Street London WC1N 2NP www.cockpitarts.com You will see signs for the main entrance once you're on Northington Street. Each week I teach a different kind of class - sometimes dynamic, sometimes more static postures held for longer. Often cl …

From Anaximenes to Zeno - Applying Philosophy to Medicine To all you aspiring philosophers and ethicists - A place to relax and idle in debate over a friendly drink and setting Monthly meetings with a different talk and discussion. Everbody is welcome to our meetup, the only requirement is an open mind and a passion for debate surrounding philosophy,ethics and medicine. I look forward to meeting you.

What is it? A group of like-minded people meeting to talk about life, the universe and everything. What happens? Together, we’ll come up with a topic to discuss based on a stimulus e.g. a picture, news story or object and then we’ll discuss it. You don’t have to be well read, and you are welcome to sit back and enjoy the debate if you don’t want to join in. It’s all about enquiry and the 4 Cs: Caring - being sensitive and charitable towards others’ ideas; Collaboration - Working together to get …

Informal meetings for people with an Integral mindset to discuss ... anything that takes our fancy! Having an "Integral mindset" probably means being familiar with Integral Philosophy (Ken Wilber etc.) - but it's not mandatory. Provided you have an open mind with wide-ranging curiosity, you'll certainly feel at home. Our website: http://OxfordIntegral.org

A ten week introductory course exploring the big questions of life This course is based on the world’s great teachings, both ancient and modern. It shows the direction towards inner balance through a deeper understanding of ourselves, the world we live in and the underlying unity. The approach is practical rather than academic, so that the ideas and principles can be put into immediate use in daily life. No previous knowledge of the subject is necessary. For extra information see: http://www.phi …

Friendly events at Conway Hall on topics of interest to humanists, Atheists, Secularists on Liberalism, the History of Ideas Free Speech, freedom of expression, Human Rights, Moral Philosophy, Ethics, the History and Philosophy of Science, The Politics of Unbelief, the Psychology of Neuroscience and Consciousness, Evolution, Religion and public policy, and Contemporary ethical issues. Useful, events, lectures and debates in a friendly and social atmosphere. We usually head down to the local pub …

This is a group for events and get-togethers in and around Yeovil. It's a catch-all group mainly because I'm into all sorts of different things – and I think I'm not alone in that! There are already regular movie nights and a good book club but if there's an appetite for it we could have: book clubs and readings live music, drama, comedy board games philosophy/science events hiking, bike rides, climbing, caving... art and creativity clubs and whatever ideas you might come up with. Let me know …

'Vienna 1900 opened new vistas in medicine, art, architecture, art criticism, design, philosophy, economics, and music. It opened a dialogue among biological sciences and psychology, literature, music, and art, and thereby initiated an integration of knowledge that we are still engaged in to this day.' - Eric Kandel This is a group for artists, scientists, designers, psychologists, philosophers or any other creative/intellectual pursuit. If you looking for a group to share your ideas, collaborat …

Meet other fans of author Ayn Rand and her philosophy of Objectivism - a philosophy of Reason Purpose and Self-esteem that holds human life on this earth as the standard of all values and your life as an end in itself. Ayn Rand was born in Russia in 1905, and moved to the United States in the Twenties. She published "The Fountainhead "in 1943, and "Atlas Shrugged" in 1957; both books have been in print continuously, and are currently available as Penguin Modern Classics. Both books deal with the …

This is a group for people interested in Culture and the Arts, including: literature, poetry, theatre, independent and World cinema, philosophy, art, music...We can go to cultural events, such as: theatre, cinema, talks, concerts and art galleries, in and around Walsall / the West Midlands. We can also have informal events such as meals and drinks out, where we can meet like-minded people.

A Course in Miracles is a remarkable book that lays out an entire spiritual path. It describes a philosophy of forgiveness where fear and guilt can be overcome through miracles. Miracles are defined as maximal expressions of love that remove the blocks we all have to the awareness of love’s presence. A Course in Miracles is not an end in itself. We wish to inform people of its existence but we do not seek membership. Our personal experience is that study of ACIM has helped us in our life. We the …

Solihull Well Being Forum blends ideas from world spirituality, philosophy and human psychology. You'll be surprised to hear that our events are an entertaining mix of poetry, acoustic songs and pauses for thought on particular themes. We conclude each month with a key note speaker, followed by a guided relaxation, meditation, or laughter yoga experience to help us carry the inspirations home.  If you're wondering how all this fits together, come along ! The Forum is for all people, and not just …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

Philosopher's Cafes are bringing philosophy back to its original intention of providing food for thought for people in everyday life and encouraging them to lead, more examined lives. Socrates practiced philosophy in the marketplace, taking on all comers, willing to discuss anything with anyone, anytime. This is the tradition of the philosopher's cafe. If you’re tired of being given your opinions, fed up with tabloid culture and no-brainer movies, you’ve got 157 channels and nothing worth watchi …

This group is dedicated to the discussion of political philosophy in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Poitical philosophy is a fascinating discussion topic because it requires the participants to examine and their own and others opinons regarding some of the most important aspects of life. No prior knowledge of political philosophy is required in order to participate, just an open mind!

Theosophy is the perennial philosophy that gives the knowledge and practical teaching to develop one’s true potential. It includes: The states of consciousness in life and death Reincarnation, karma and the law of cyclic return The art and practice of contemplation and meditation The perennial philosophy taught by the great Masters of Wisdom. By integrating the ancient and rational ideas on religion, science and philosophy into our lives, we become better able to think through the important issu …

Portsmouth Skeptics in the Pub! We are a friendly, informal group, and we meet to enjoy talks on science, pseudo-science, philosophy, religion, and more, and to chat about these subjects over a drink. We usually meet on the second Thursday of each month, at the Florence Arms, Southsea. Meetings are free, but we do appreciate a small donation to cover speakers’ expenses. What can you expect at our events? Interesting talks, lively debate, a chance to hang with people who have a rational outlook, …