The Croydon Philosophy/General Discussion Group is a friendly group who meet regularly - usually on the last Friday in the month - to discuss a wide range of subjects of general and philosophical interest. We also arrange visits to talks, debates and other events of interest to enquiring minds. We come from all walks of life and religious/political persuasions (or none) and you will be very welcome to join us, whether or not you have any formal background in philosophy. If you would like t …

TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE WRITE A PROFILE DESCRIPTION AND ANSWER THE TWO QUESTIONS The London European Club is a social group for Londoners interested in Europe and it organizes cultural, political, social and outdoor activities. You should join if: -You are originally from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, Vatican City S …

Because dogma must die. No point-scoring, no grand-standing. Just solid, grounded, debate. Together we'll find the answers. #CSDebating or #CSDeb

After a two year absence, the London Philosophy Now Meetup Group relaunched in 2011. We are a group of people interested in ideas, and include local readers of Philosophy Now magazine. We meet about once a month in a pub in central London to discuss different philosophical questions.

Have you ever tried to find a debating club in London or simply somewhere you can go to hear interesting talks on the subjects you care about most? Perhaps you searched on Google or asked a friend, only to find lots of groups that slightly resembled what you were looking for, but still no cigar. Because that’s what we did and it’s why we set up ‘The London Debating Hub’, the capital’s first de facto debating directory. Here, you can find out how many clubs are out there, when they are meeting, a …

Be part of something better. We are a community of people who want to play our part in changing the world for the better. Gathering every month, we engage with government, non-profit organisations and companies to discuss the issues of the world and share ideas about possible solutions. Our events invite inspiring speakers to present their work, teach us something new and then to pose a real-life challenge their organisation is facing. Through these types of events, we aim to connect like-minded …

Newport Philosophical Society meets every Second Friday of the Month at 10am* in Newport University City Campus for the Philosophy Lounge (run by Clare O'Connell) where people talk and discuss a variety of topics. Also on the last Friday of the Month at 7pm* is Philosophy BookClub where we talk about important Philosophical texts. No knowledge needed to take part as long you are interested and can think. * - subject to change

A unique socialising club that brings people together through a love of quick-thinking, intellectual conversation and wit. We live in a city where most of us are guilty of spending too much time staring at an uninspiring computer screen whilst there are millions of interesting, engaging people from all over the world to share stories with and learn from. Thinking bob buzzer quiz - for more photos and reviews see www.facebook.com/thinkingbob thinking bob's socials are a fantastic way to meet new …

HI I have decided to set this group up as a way to meet like minded people and form some strong friendships in the High Wycombe and Bucks areas that are into philosophical debates around new age subjects,herbalism,conspiracy theories and laughter therapy and more. I would like to meditate in each others homes and also do more work on the law of attraction and other new agey things. There seems to be loads going on around spirtuality in London and its too far to get to. I would like this group to …

I run the Debating Society at The Lansdowne Club, Mayfair. I want to extend my passion for debating to London as a whole, and build a bigger group to: 1 - Help to populate the online community/blog, where we'll debate/rant, share videos and podcasts on contentious and interesting matters, both topical and stupidly high brow! 2 - Meet up in the real world, to debate specific motions. To further our understanding of certain key issues, and to enjoy the art of debate and the social aspects too of c …

An informal discussion group on perennial topics and hot cultural issues in a pleasant pub setting! Perfect for anyone eager to meet new people in an unusual way and have a good time, while questioning why you believe what you do along the way! We don't practise typical Oxford Union style debating so no timed speeches! Several topics discussed per session. If you’re fed up of tiring your friends with your insatiable appetite for debate, are constantly in trouble for playing devil’s advocate or …

The Big Data Debate is a meetup group where like-minded professionals can get together and discuss relevant and timely topics in big data. We facilitate discussion by bringing you highly regarded speakers across a range of disciplines and allowing you the chance to become an interactive part of the discussion. Members of this group include a range of professionals working across all areas of big data in and around London. Meetups are held once a month at a central London location and include sp …

We are ordinary people who ask extraordinary questions, such as 'Who am I?' and 'What is my purpose in the world?' We meet one evening each week in three ten-weekly terms and spend the evening seeking answers in Eastern and Western philosophies, mostly Advaita Vedanta and Plato. So if you enjoy discussing deep things with people of like mind, and practising spiritual exercises to bring peace to our busy days, do join us.

From Anaximenes to Zeno - Applying Philosophy to Medicine To all you aspiring philosophers and ethicists - A place to relax and idle in debate over a friendly drink and setting Monthly meetings with a different talk and discussion. Everbody is welcome to our meetup, the only requirement is an open mind and a passion for debate surrounding philosophy,ethics and medicine. I look forward to meeting you.

Right, we all like a good moan, don't we? Sure we do it's part of our nature! Yup some of us for sure moan more than others, some folks just seem born to moan. Whilst I can hardly claim to be a heavyweight, top level moaner I do like a good moan. I'm mainly moaning about the UN's inability to do anything other than nothing right now. The high cost of living here in London is a particular favorite, unlike the Syrian crisis the cost of living in London moan seems set for a very long lifespan. The …

What is it? A group of like-minded people meeting to talk about life, the universe and everything. What happens? Together, we’ll come up with a topic to discuss based on a stimulus e.g. a picture, news story or object and then we’ll discuss it. You don’t have to be well read, and you are welcome to sit back and enjoy the debate if you don’t want to join in. It’s all about enquiry and the 4 Cs: Caring - being sensitive and charitable towards others’ ideas; Collaboration - Working together to get …

The group meets the last Friday of each month. It is held at Veged Out Community Cafe, 7 Fletcher's Walk B3 3HJ. The aim of the group is to have a discussion around a topic selected by the participants the month before. The group is open to anyone of any faith or no faith to come and say what they think. The only rule is that you're prepared to listen to what other people think even if you completely disagree....

Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore and debate the latest ideas in science and technology.  Meetings have taken place in cafes, bars, restaurants and even theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context. The Basingstoke Café Scientifique meets once a month on a Monday evening from 7.30pm. You are welcome to arrive at the meeting venue any time from 7.00pm onwards for drinks before the talk which lasts 30 …

We are a friendly and vibrant group of professionals who enjoy intelligent conversation and quality events that are varied and include; fine dining, prestigious networking receptions, film previews, book launches, talks/debates, afternoon tea, cocktails and sporting events to name but a few. If you have a zest for life and wish to expand your social network, then please join us, we look forward to meeting you! Meet up suggestions Please feel free to suggest meetups.  If however, you wish to orga …

-MEME- Thoughts. Ideas. Conversations. The founders of the popular Leicester based MEME discussion nights bring their offering to London and the unsuspecting public. What started as a regular night of entertaniment where we invited our close mates round spawned into over twenty raucous evenings, enjoyed by many (more than just those we knew) over the two years they ran. The aim was to have a good time voicing our opinions, exchanging views and furthering our mindsets on diverse subjects ranging …

Philosopher's Cafes are bringing philosophy back to its original intention of providing food for thought for people in everyday life and encouraging them to lead, more examined lives. Socrates practiced philosophy in the marketplace, taking on all comers, willing to discuss anything with anyone, anytime. This is the tradition of the philosopher's cafe. If you’re tired of being given your opinions, fed up with tabloid culture and no-brainer movies, you’ve got 157 channels and nothing worth watchi …

We are in a time when our consciousness is overloaded with career, family structures, friendship structures, financial security, relationships, religious beliefs etc. Many people feel powerless and find themselves in a deep personal crisis or left with more questions than answers.... To live happy lives we need clarity and a strong personal vision. We need confidence and dedication to make powerful changes, so we can enjoy a deeper sense of happiness and contentment.... To gain a better understa …

Do you need a place to voice your ideas, thoughts, collaborate, debate and challenge within a sociable and friendly environment, then join The Enfield Debaters. Monthly meetups to discuss chosen topics, from political, social, environmental, fashion, religion, historical to even comical. There will be events with guest speakers, with the emphasis on sociable, drinks and food. All are welcome to join and participate in discussions.

Our Meet Ups show a selection of the world's best talks by the world's best speakers from the ted.com website. We might show 6 talks including 2 'feature presentations' which we subsequently discuss. The discussions are facilitated and begin in very small groups (pairs or 3s) so people can share ideas in a very safe environment and then we open it up to the whole group for further discussion. We are a great and diverse bunch of thinkers who care about the world and are generally keen to make a d …

This is a group for people wishing to discuss the big questions of life such as "is there life after death", "hope beyond hell", "is there a purpose to suffering". No question is off limits. All welcome of any religion or none.

Love discussion and debate? This is a group for people to discuss their views on Faith, whether you have one or not. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and have in depth discussions over a cup of coffee. Everyone is welcome!

Portsmouth Skeptics in the Pub! We are a friendly, informal group, and we meet to enjoy talks on science, pseudo-science, philosophy, religion, and more, and to chat about these subjects over a drink. We usually meet on the second Thursday of each month, at the Florence Arms, Southsea. Meetings are free, but we do appreciate a small donation to cover speakers’ expenses. What can you expect at our events? Interesting talks, lively debate, a chance to hang with people who have a rational outlook, …

Seeing if there is interest in starting a popular discussion group with meetups for coffee and chats. Could also have walks, country pub meets, events etc. If there is enough interest I could get a blog together...