Socrates few men can sustain the life of pure reason for more than very brief periods. A fresh taste of philosophy by exjournalist and philosophy booster christopher phillips tells the triune story of how he came to create the socrates cafe concept, what happens at a socrates cafe discussion, and how to start a. Aug 06, 20 rehoboths library becomes more than just a place to find a good beach book when the socrates cafe is open for business. Hundreds of groups now convene far and wide in public places and spaces, including. Socrates cafe little rock facebook page glendale, az socrates cafe the 2nd saturday of the month from 2 pm 4 pm. A fresh taste of philosophy christopher phillips, author w. The idea for the socrates caf evolved out of the 2001 book of the same name by christopher phillips, and has been embraced around the globe. It is a system, a spirit, a method, a type of philosophical inquiry an intellectual technique, all rolled into one. Contact us 6099249529 princeton public library 65 witherspoon princeton, nj 08542 hours. A typical socrates cafe group meets in a public place, is open to anyone who wishes to attend, and socratically explores a question which is chosen by vote or which is announced shortly in advance. Sarasota, fl socrates cafe at selby public library. Rehoboths library becomes more than just a place to find a good beach book when the socrates cafe is open for business. Founded by christopher phillips, a former journalist and teacher, the cafes are designed to get people talking about philosophical issues.
O magazine christopher phillips is a man on a mission. Come and take part, or just listen to the discussion. The official facebook page for the socrates cafe movement started in 1996 by christopher phillips. The philosophy of socrates cafes author chistopher phillips travels the world to lead discussion groups he calls socrates cafes, engaging groups of people in. A socrates cafe uses the socratic method to open up profound and important discussions. Socrates cafe christopher phillips, the founding spirit of the socrates cafe movement, was studying for a master of arts in teaching at montclair state university in 1996 when he, quite by chance, picked up existentialism from dostoevsky to sartre, a seminal collection of existentialist and protoexistentialist texts that walter kaufmann compiled in 1956 as a means of preparing humankind for.
I am going to overlook the poor grammar, and delve right into the fact that there is no such thing as the philosophy of socrates. Socrates cafe, is a book written by christopher phillips, cofounder of the society for philosophical inquiry. This is the listing of past topics discussed at the cleveland heightssouth euclidtremontohio city socrates cafe. A fresh taste of philosophy by exjournalist and philosophy booster christopher phillips tells the triune story of how he came to create the socrates cafe concept, what happens at a socrates cafe discussion, and how to start a philosophical discussion group of your own. Its held in a casual cafe environment, and we encourage everyone to join in but theres no obligation to do so. Discuss author, christopher phillips his popular philisophical book and program, socrates cafe.
The group focuses on a new topic each month and all members have a chance to share their ideas. What remains paramount is precision of inquiry, fairness, and mutual respect. Unless we change our minds, seldom will we have a posted discussion topic for each meeting. Phillips developed the idea of socrates cafe to do as socrates did, bring philosophy to the every day individual. This book is about my experiences seeking socrates with people of all ages and all walks of lifeand with myself. That means that questions are often used to prompt participants to clarify their statements or to consider the logic of their line of thinking. Jul 14, 2016 the socrates cafe is a facilitated conversation about a topic of interest to those in attendance. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading socrates cafe. What is a socrates cafe strategies for classroom dialogue. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A socrates cafe is an intentional conversation that invites people to come together to consider questions that are both timely and timeless in nature. Apr 29, 2012 sarasota, fl socrates cafe at selby public library.
Typically there are no prerequisites, and no reading or other preparation is required. Socrates cafe is a leader facilitated dialogue exploring lifes great questions using the socratic method. The socrates cafe discussions will not descend into diatribe or polemic. A fresh taste of philosophy kindle edition by phillips, christopher. Jun 02, 20 a belated thanks to all those who took part in our second socrates cafe a couple weekends ago. Socrates cafe are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of socratizing. The philosophy of socrates cafes author chistopher phillips travels the world to lead discussion groups he calls socrates cafes, engaging groups of people in the manner of the ancient greek. No preparation is required of participants, just an open mind and willingness to share your thoughts with others. People authors cafes revive virtue of socratic dialogues.
It also affords me a great opportunity to sing the praises of paul martin and martin capital advisors, for which i am an investment advisor representative. I came across today the portuguese edition of my book socrates cafe at livraria cultura, an awesome bookstore in the heart of the city. The best books on socrates five books expert recommendations. Philosophers of all ages join in a respectful environment to debate issues. A book written about socrates cafe by christopher phillips socrates cafe are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange philosophical perspectives based on their experiences, using the version of the socratic method developed by founder christopher phillips.
Given the success of past programs, moderator betsy sheataylor will now host two groups every month on the first. The purpose of this group is to bring together people who enjoy discussing philosophical ideas in a roundtable setting. Socrates cafe update from the socrates cafe in dublin. A bracing, rollicking read about the spark that ignites when people start asking meaningful questions. I first discovered an actual socrates cafe that then led me to this book. As a group we will decide on the topic and proceed. Launched over twenty years ago by our founder christopher phillips, socrates cafe has gone on to become an oasis of reasonableness in a desert of rising intolerance and fundamentalism around the world from montana to mumbai, portland to tokyo.
This time we had a smaller group and a somewhat more intimate discussion that centered on the effects technology is having on our everyday lives and innermost minds. Books on tap book group contact us 6099249529 princeton public library 65 witherspoon princeton, nj 08542 hours. Cafe socrates is now serving organic coffee espresso roast for all our coffee brewed fresh directly from beantocup. No, there is really no hidden agenda or desire to convert you or sell you something. Socrates cafe at selby public library sarasota, fl patch. Socrates cafe is a philosophy discussion group that is open to absolutely everyone. Unfortunately pretty much everything becomes branded and ed in modern life, but it does not mean that we have to avoid using familiar words or semiestablished monikers like socrates cafe and replace them with complex jargon. Unfortunately pretty much everything becomes branded and ed in modern life, but it does not mean that we have to avoid using familiar words or semiestablished monikers like. Oct 18, 2010 a bracing, rollicking read about the spark that ignites when people start asking meaningful questions. Socrates cafe launched over twenty years ago by our founder christopher phillips, socrates cafe has gone on to become an oasis of reasonableness in a desert of rising intolerance and fundamentalism around the world from montana to mumbai, portland to tokyo. A translation of the apology, crito, and parts of the phaedo of plato new york. Socrates cafe is an organization with hundreds of locations worldwide, all frequented by people who like to ask questions and look for answers. Phillips was in the twin cities in june to promote his new book, the philosophy of childing.
The socrates cafe is a regular gathering of adults engaging in great conversation, exploring current events, thoughtful ideas, and reasoned debates. I find the cafes very inspiring and look for one wherever i go. Socrates cafe little rock facebook page little rock, ar socrates cafe fourth wednesday each month from 6 pm 8 pm. Socrates cafe christopher phillips some beginning reading notes from mrs. At socrates cafe, everyone is a teacher and everyone is a student we all have brilliance to offer. A fresh taste of philosophy a fresh taste of philosophy por christopher phillips disponible en rakuten kobo. If dialogue is the socratic goal then polylogue is the hoped for outcome.
Socrates cafe quotes showing 12 of 2 i would replace the quality of sincerity with honesty, since one can hold a conviction sincerely without examining it, while honesty would require that one subject ones convictions to frequent scrutiny. At socrates cafe, everyone is a teacher and everyone is a student. Dec 05, 2017 what is the top book about socrates philosophy. How ought we respond to the global conversation regarding free speech. The design of the socrates cafe came from the work of christopher phillips an inspirational modern day philosopher.
May 20, 2005 phillips, whose new book the six questions of socrates, asks the meanings of virtue, moderation, justice, good, courage and piety, said the goal of the dialogues is to open minds and deepen thought. Renaming socrates in hillsdale socrates in hillsdale will be roejan socrates cafe soon, as soon as we move to our new home on rt. The topic of the day, chosen by the group can be discussed openly and honestly in a friendly and respectful setting. Meet other local people who are interested in socrates cafe, a philosophical community. The book is a fantastic read that includes the authors path of discovering, promoting and growing the beginning of the current version of the socrates cafe. Past topics below is a selection of the many topics that have been discussed over the years at the socrates cafe in monument. Phillips, whose new book the six questions of socrates, asks the meanings of virtue, moderation, justice, good, courage and piety, said the goal of.
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