What Should Philosophers Never Talk About?

Free speech, censorship, offence, intolerance, “safe spaces” — modern society appears increasingly divided over what may or may not be said aloud.

Has public discourse become freer, or merely harsher? Should speech ever be restricted for the greater good, or does control inevitably become censorship? Are some ideas too dangerous, offensive, or divisive to discuss openly?

Philosophers have often argued that conversation between philosophers can be more candid than discussion before the wider public, because difficult ideas may be explored without immediate pressure for conformity, outrage, or performance.

Join us for a face-to-face philosophical discussion where disagreement is expected, civility matters, and difficult questions are not avoided.

Perhaps people speak differently when confronted not by a screen, but by another human being sitting opposite them.