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August 2008
Interested in general philosophical discussions?
Big Ideas
organises events in Central London. Here's how
they describe themselves on their website:
'Big
Ideas isn’t affiliated with any political, religious or
other organisation, and we don't have any particular
agenda. We organise these events simply because we enjoy
learning new things and engaging in discussions on
important (or sometimes not-so-important) topics.'
For further details, see their website:
www.bigi.org.uk .
The next event is:
26th August
How Much Democracy is Too Much?
Alasdair Mackenzie
Philosophy for All (PFA)
is an association open to everyone interested in philosophy. It organises
various events in and around London, including their Kant's Cave programme,
on the first Wednesday of every month in the upstairs bar of the Exmouth Arms, 1 Starcross St, London NW1 - five minutes walk from Euston or Euston Square
underground. the bar is open from 7pm and the lectures start at 7.30. Admission
is free to PFA members and £2 for non-members.
6th August Am I a humanist?
George Ross
3rd September Philosophy as a Way of Life
Mark Vernon
PFA also organises Philosophical
Walks, a feminist forum and a Film Club.
forthcoming films....
20th August After Life
(Hirokazu Koreeda, 1998)
followed by discussion on intrinsic
value
17th September Eternal
Sunshine and the Spotless Mind (Michel Gondry, 2004)
followed by discussion on memory and
identity
PFA at the Mary Ward Centre,
42 Queen Square, London WC1
The next Philosophy Debate is
scheduled for 27th September
For further information on PFA activities, see
their website:
http://pfalondon.org
The next AS level
Religious Studies Conference
will be held on December 1st, in London.
For information on future
Student Conferences
contact SEC on 01692 582565,
or visit
their website:
www.a-grades.com
Do you have an relevant
event that you would like me to include? If so please
let me know at:
info@mel-thompson.co.uk
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