This group is for people who like to mix philosophical discourse and drinking. If you're looking for carefully moderated debate, look elsewhere. These discussions are unstructured intellectual free-for-alls - the only two constants are booze and a keen interest in the nature of reality and human existence. We take philosophy very seriously, but we don't think taking it seriously demands that you act like an academic when discussing it. No formal training is necessary -  no one will be expected …

Welcome: We are a bunch of freethinkers who meet monthly on the Eastside, usually at my home, for discussion, friendly debate, movies, and fun.  All opinions are respected. Liberal versus conservative? No problem. Even theists and creationists are welcome as long as they do not mind being challenged.

I wanted to unite like and un-like minded individuals—or, at least, individuals who share an intrigue for riveting, intense, sometimes argumentative philosophical discussion.  I invite anyone else who shares an interest or knowledge for ideas relating to philosophy, skepticism, theology, atheism, Christianity, logic, creationism or science. Controversial dialectics are always welcome and polarity of view-points is encouraged. While I tend to be open-minded, I have my limits.  I have a distinct a …

Café Philo, is a french tradition I'm bringing in Seattle. As a fan of philosophy and technology, this cafe philo 2.0 is a little bit different from the one I use to attend in Paris. The format is simple (and new!) a. You share your question (ie what is sustainability? is it possible/good?) b. we vote on the best one c. You have 1 min to explain your general point of view (kinda help to see where the debate will go) c. We have 30-60min to prep our arguments (using books / internet...) d. We deba …

MASTER POLITICAL DISCOURSE Whether you're a libertarian, conservative, or social democrat, would you like to be better able both understand others viewpoints? Would you like to advocate your ideas in rational rather than allegorical or moral terms? Would you prefer to better understand the different political ideologies and the moral codes that underpin them? Would you like to be able to articulate the ideas of every political ideology in rational terms? Would you like to learn to debate better …

Hi! We've been bemoaning the lack of opportunities to meet professional, healthy, happy, attractive, interesting, adult polyamorous people in the Seattle area. This is supposedly one of the biggest, most active polyamorous communities in the US, and yet it appears that all of us poly folk are just groping around in the dark, trying to meet each other! SO, after thinking about ways to meet others, we had the bright idea to start a group poly folk in the area. We personally are half-closeted (she …

Chomping at the bit to practice your 敬語 but don't want to brave Seattle traffic to chat up the folks at Uwajimaya? Aching to augment your grasp of ある/ありません, but haven't found a good place to practice in Tacoma? Looking to liberate your ら　り　る　れ　ろ from behind that lump stuck in your throat? We're the brand-new just-out Japanese Meetup in Tacoma. Our over-all purpose is to practice and improve our spoken Japanese, but really, as far as topics go, the sky is the limit. Want to talk about the latest …

Artists and artisans speak monthly on some aspect of their professional success both aesthetically and in how they have created successful creative business. Drawn from the community of artisans in the Best of the Northwest art shows and their colleagues, individuals will share what they do and how they do it. Diverse fields from photography to fine craft, glass to fiber artists, artists associated with nwartalliance.com will be sharing their stories.

This is a group to discuss current affairs - both national and international. Possible areas to discuss include current national policy options, economics, international affairs, and general political theory relevant to current times. The discussions could focus on a specific topic, discussion of a book, or magazine (e.g. Foreign Affairs) article.