Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue?

Socrates Café’s are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central idea that we learn more when we question, and question with others. At the Socrates Café, we get together for a monthly discussion of a life question that interests or challenges us. We arrive on the night, pick a question we would like to explore and then launch into 90 minutes of facilitated dialogue. To give you a flavour for the types of questions that we explore, here are some recent examples:

 - “Why is there a gap between ideals and behaviour?”

- “Should drugs be de-criminalised”

- “What does it mean to be a good friend?”.

No philosophical background needed. This is about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics has said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform to proselytising. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others.

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month in Dublin city centre at 7pm and wrap-up about 9pm.

If you think this might be for you, or even if you are not quite sure yet, why not come along and give it a try. It would be great to see you. 

Socrates Café: A space where ideas and dialogue can flourish

Roy & Paul

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    Thanks to those who took part in this last discussion. Your curiosity and artful participation is what makes the evening worth while.

    —Roy

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    Another very good meet up. Lots to ponder on. Looking forward to the next one.

    —Ian

  • November 28, 2011 at 7:15 PM, 10 Members attended

    The Monday Experiment

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    Hi all, Roy and I would like to convene a smaller group of 10 (including myself and Roy) next Monday November 28th for a discussion on a pre-set topic. We'll be using... Learn more
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