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Introduction:
Socrates Café Rockville is open to all, the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 6:30pm. Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method; the idea that we learn more when we question and question with others.
Prior to the meeting date attendees will suggest discussion topics, which we then vote on. Everyone can vote for their two favorite questions. When we meet, we usually break into smaller groups of six to eight to discuss the top vote-getters. After 45-50 minutes, we take a break, and then we resume to discuss the next topic.
Though, this may be considered a "philosophical" group, there are no rules as to what is discussed. Those attending decide upon the questions of the night. Usually, the topics revolve around social concerns, morality, and first principles of things.
Upcoming events (4+)
Prior to our meetings we vote for two discussion topics via the meetup event page. One the night of the meet up we split into groups of six to eight. Each group will discuss one of the questions for about 50-60 minutes. We then take a break, and then we resume to discuss the next topic.
Though this may be considered a "philosophy" group, there are no rules as to what is discussed. Those attending decide upon the questions of the night. Usually, the topics revolve around social concerns, morality, and first principles of things.
-Brian
- Brian
- Pushkar S.
- David L.
- 20 attendees
Socrates Café meets at the lovely Panera Bread on East Jefferson Street, Rockville!
Though this may be considered a "philosophical" group, there are no rules as to what is discussed. Usually, the topics revolve around social concerns, morality, and the first principles of things.
Prior to each meeting we vote online for the questions we will discuss. That way, we will have enough time to ruminate on them and have more in-depth conversations. If you RSVP to a meeting, you may post your question in the event comments section below. I'll send out a survey for voting a few days prior to the meetup. We discuss two questions each night. So you will get to cast two votes in the survey.
When we meet, we break into smaller groups of five to seven to discuss the top two vote-getters. Each group discusses one question for around 45-50 minutes, and we then take a short break. After reconvening, each group moves on to its second question.
Hope to see you there!
-Brian
- Brian
- Laura L.
- Louisa
- 20 attendees
Prior to our meetings we vote for two discussion topics via the meetup event page. One the night of the meet up we split into groups of six to eight. Each group will discuss one of the questions for about 50-60 minutes. We then take a break, and then we resume to discuss the next topic.
Though this may be considered a "philosophy" group, there are no rules as to what is discussed. Those attending decide upon the questions of the night. Usually, the topics revolve around social concerns, morality, and first principles of things.
-Brian
- Brian
- svetla
- Pushkar S.
- 12 attendees
Socrates Café meets twice a month at the lovely Panera Bread on East Jefferson Street, Rockville!
Though this may be considered a "philosophical" group, there are no rules as to what is discussed. Usually, the topics revolve around social concerns, morality, and the first principles of things.
Prior to each meeting we vote online for the questions we will discuss. That way, we will have enough time to ruminate on them and have more in-depth conversations. If you RSVP to a meeting, you may post your question in the event comments section below. I'll send out a survey for voting a few days prior to the meetup. We discuss two questions each night. So you will get to cast two votes in the survey.
When we meet, we break into smaller groups of five to seven to discuss the top two vote-getters. Each group discusses one question for around 45-50 minutes, and we then take a short break. After reconvening, each group moves on to its second question.
Hope to see you there!
-Brian
- Brian
- 1 attendee
Past events (159)
- Brian
- Aziza
- Bo L.
- 20 attendees
