Let's Socialise... Philosophers' Community Project (Please read text below)

This meetup series is about creating a philosophical community (especially as a result of regular attendees) and therefore will likely add richness to philosophical interaction here and at other meetups (where overlap occurs).

Whilst philosophical dialectics are definitely encouraged, I believe sharing our backgrounds/story/personal life with each other can promote a stronger sense of social connections than pure philosophical exchanges.

• Important: this group encourages open and honest conversations, however, personal information and views that identify a person are to stay within the group (Chatham House rules), unless with explicit consent from the relevant attendee(s). Furthermore, anti-social/disruptive behaviour that weakens the community group is not welcome (e.g. bullying) *

It is important to note that I don’t plan for this group to be a guaranteed intellectual safe space. I have the view that free speech is essential in order to help people navigate their way in life (I value intellectual freedom). Having said that, I do hope for the group/community to be a friendly space.

Everything in this meetup series is voluntary, it is up to individuals how much they wish to interact/engage in the community.

Ice breaker topics:

Name one value that you hold and explain why it is you value it.

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

What do you think is one of the most important life lessons to have learnt?

Summary: social meetup for philosophers (lovers of wisdom), Chatham House rules, voluntary, free speech, getting to know each other (especially regulars), no strict philosophical topic (open/casual), community.

The format of the meetup is casual/relaxed. We can talk as one big group (depending on numbers) if we want or multiple smaller table based groups; it's up to attendees.

If you wish to read more about this Community Project there are Initial Community Guidelines here (Part 1 and 2):

https://www.meetup.com/The_Examined_Life/messages/boards/

It is not required to read the document. It mostly elaborates on what has already been said above, but does have some extra elements. Also to say that it is quite a long document and is meant to be exhaustive.

Thanks for reading and hopefully see you soon.

The Marlborough Arms pub website:

https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/marlborough-arms/