Orlando Philosophy and Current Events Discussion Group

This group is centered around fostering intellectual discussions. It is made for people who like deep and nuanced discussion about philosophical concepts. The organizers of this group have many inspirations, but a few notable ones are the works of Carl Jung, Martin Luther King, Jordan Peterson, Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, René Descartes, Immanuel Kant, John Locke, David Hume, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, Glenn Greenwald, Noam Chomsky, etc.

Before a meeting, the organizers will post a link to a YouTube video or other written material, that will be the basis for starting conversation.

For example, an organizer will post a passage from Carl Jung discussing whether you can be happy without experiencing sadness and start the discussion from there when we meet in person.

This is not about partisanship. We like to explore individual concepts in depth.

All ideas are welcome as long as you "show your work" and explain why you believe the way you do and be willing to engage respectfully with others. Participants need to agree to respect the opinions of others even if they vehemently disagree. We are here to broaden our minds. However, respectful debate is welcome.

We will have bi-weekly in person meetups, somewhere in either Altamonte Springs or Winter Park, at a restaurant that can accommodate us.

We also will have occasional online meetings. Camera on is required. It is important to see the other's facial expressions when in discussion.

If you RSVP for an event and plans change, PLEASE update your RSVP status. We make table reservations based on expected attendance. Any members who RSVP and then don't show 3 times will be removed from the group.

What this group is NOT:

1. A group to troll. Show up and state your genuine beliefs and be ready to debate. Do not show up just to say inflammatory stuff to get a rise out of people. The organizers have had bad experiences with this in the past, and do not have a sense of humor about it.
2. A singles group. Obviously we cannot regulate if people meet each other and develop romantic interest. But the organizers have had bad experiences in past groups, because people show up with the explicit purpose of finding a romantic partner, they end up getting territorial and the discussion becomes less about exploring ideas and more about showing off. If that is what you are looking for, find a singles group.
3. A place to insult people from a different political persuasion. Members are expected to be adults who understand that everyone has a different life experience and perspective and are willing to engage and debate rather than hurl labels and insults.