Social Philosophy. Samuel Alexander. Monday 7:15, 9 February, 2026.

Social philosophy is the branch of philosophy that examines how people live together in societies and asks normative questions about how social arrangements ought to be organised.

In plain terms, it studies the ideas, values, and principles that underlie social life.

Samuel is the convenor of Philo Agora since establishment in 2000. He is semi-retired and holds degrees in Divinity and Theology.

On the second Monday of the month, Philo Agora has a speaker on a philosophical topic and a Q&A and discussion after. On the fourth Monday we meet again for open philosophical discussion.

Philo Agora's format is a talk for 20 minutes starting at 7:15 for 7:30. The presenter then answers any questions of clarification from the floor. We then take a break of 5 minutes for more coffee and to mull over the talk and discuss it within small groups. The microphone is then passed around the audience for comment, opinion, and often counter argument to a maximum of 3 minutes. The presenter is then given a 5 minute right of reply.

We usually finish up at 9pm. The cover charge is $5 for the talk. There are tea and coffee facilities available in-house.

Sam Alexander - Convener (0457 749 310)