About us
LIVE + ONLINE !
LIVE ! (in Paris, 1st Wednesday of the Month 7 to 9 pm
ONLINE ! EVERY Wednesday of the month : 7 to 9 pm (Paris Time)
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And the Cafe de Flore is still accepting us ! ! ! ! (with exceptions....)
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On the FIRST + Second, Third and Fourth (and even Fifth, if there is one) Wednesdays, we are continuing our ZOOM International meetings.
We want to continue to see our friends from Seattle, Istanbul, Poland, Madrid, Lyon, and many other places !
YES ! EVERY WEDNESDAY (we are doubling up once a month ! )
All meetings last up to 2 hours and we can then socialize a little if one wants to.....
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This is a "Classic Philo Cafe".
It happens once a month - and now online - in a café in the Latin Quarter (Cafe de Flore, usually).
It is public, free (but you must buy a drink) and it lasts 2 hours from 7 to 9 PM on a Wednesday.
Topics are proposed by the attendees and then one of them is chosen on the basis of its interest as a topic for all.
People speak one at a time (there is a microphone).
The "model" is the Ex-Cafe des Phares (in french) which is/was every Sunday at the Place de la Bastille from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.(I heard it stopped functioning due to the café's customer policy. :-(
It's fun, ....and serious !
Welcome to the Philosophy Cafe in English !
PS :
More info about the café-philos in general and in particular the historical Cafe des Phares (now closed) ?
In french :
http://www.cafe-philo-des-phares.info/
More info about the Cafe de Flore ?
In English :
http://www.cafe-de-flore.com/indexa.htm
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Upcoming events
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Paris Café Philo – Monthly In-Person Meeting (in English)
Cafe de Flore, 172,Bd St-Germain, 1st floor, Paris, FRThis is our monthly Paris Café Philo, held in person and in English. The group has been meeting since 1997.
On the first Wednesday of each month we meet at the famous Café de Flore, 172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris – first floor.
In addition, every Wednesday we hold online meetings via Zoom. Please check the relevant events listed on our Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/english-cafe-philo-in-paris/***
What is a Café Philo?
Participants propose topics, we choose one together, and then discuss it in an open yet orderly way. But what counts as a topic?
A topic can be a question about the meaning of life, our relationship to the world we live in, the difference between good and evil, how we distinguish truth from falsehood, reality from illusion, or beauty from its absence. There are many such deep questions that philosophers, scientists, and writers have grappled with throughout history.
If you are interested in exploring these or other questions, we invite you to join our philosophical café – a gathering where you can express your ideas, share your knowledge, and perhaps discover something new.
Our discussions are serious and rigorous, yet often enjoyable.
No background in philosophy or the humanities is required. If you do have one, you are of course very welcome.***
Format
A moderator guides the discussion, ensuring that every participant has the opportunity to contribute in a welcoming environment. No one is obliged to speak. Maximum number of participants: 30.
This is not a lecture. It is an exchange of ideas in which your questions and perspectives are genuinely valued. The tone is respectful; views that are contemptuous of human dignity will not be entertained.***
Who Can Attend
Everyone, regardless of background or level of philosophical knowledge – from seasoned philosophers to anyone simply curious about life's big questions.***
Cost
Participation is free. Contributions are welcome.***
Welcome!
Michael M.
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