Intelligent conversation in the best venues in Kingston

Kingston Philosophy Café currently meets twice a month: on Thursday evenings at the Rose Theatre, High Street, Kingston (and experimentally over the summer in other Kingston cafés), with discussions beginning at 6.00pm and ending at around 7.25; and on Wednesday evenings at the Ram Jam Club, Grey Horse pub, Richmond Road, starting at 7.00pm and ending at 9.00. But see below and our Events Calendar for extra events and variations.

Our aim is to discuss a range of fascinating and challenging philosophical topics seriously and rigorously in a convivial setting – an opportunity for meaningful conversation about new ideas with new people. Kingston Philosophy Café is open to all – anyone interested in philosophy is welcome and no prior knowledge or expertise is needed, though experts, philosophy teachers and students are very welcome. Most of our meetings are free and quite informal, but we do also hold occasional, more formal, ticketed events. Come along a bit early to meet up and buy a drink at the bar before discussions begin - and continue the conversation afterwards at a nearby pub or bar.  
  
KPC meeting dates coming up include: Thursday 2nd September in Bridges, and first Thursdays after that; and Wednesday evenings at the Grey Horse pub, 15 Sept, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec. Likely topics for 2010 include: philosophers Schopenhauer, Heidegger; free will; ethics; the purpose of life; and, by popular demand, "Do philosophers ever achieve anything?" See below for discussions coming up imminently, and go to our Events Calendar for more details, and future meeting dates, times and topics, which may vary.
 

PHILOSOPHY COURSE: Introducing Philosophy
taught by Dr Filiz Peach
at Kingston Adult Education,
North Kingston Centre, Richmond Road, KT2 5PE.
Mondays from 7.00pm – 9.00pm
 
An opportunity to learn about Philosophy and some of the great thinkers,
to explore various concepts and views, and to discuss them in a friendly atmosphere.
Course code: Introducing Philosophy NKU118 
Telephone 020 8547 6702 for details

KPC is a collaboration between Marilyn Mason, Barrie Selwyn, Principal of Kingston Adult Education (which offers Philosophy courses for those who wish to take it further - see above), the Rose Theatre, the Grey Horse, Kingston, and everyone who comes along.