Socrates Cafe Seattle: Who we are

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WHERE? Uptown Espresso
2504 4th Ave (@ Wall St. in Belltown), Seattle

WHEN? Each Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 pm

WHO ARE WE? We are a group of people interested in discussing the big (and the not so big) questions that affect our everyday lives.

WHAT IS SOCRATES CAFE SEATTLE? At each meeting the group chooses and investigates a single question (such as “What is the good life?”). We help each other become better critical thinkers, re-examine our assumptions, and study the chosen question by probing it from different angles.

Most importantly: We ask each other further questions.

A Socrates Cafe is a facilitated discussion in which civility and respectful listening are essential. However, we are not aiming for consensus (although at times we surprise ourselves and arrive there), but rather for the airing, sharing and deep consideration of diverse points of view. Group members facilitate on a rotating basis.

The first Socrates Cafes were started by Chris Phillips (see his book: “Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy”). Socrates Cafe Seattle convened in spring 2001.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD SOCRATES CAFE QUESTION? All questions are welcome, especially those that perplex you and directly relate to your life and current preoccupations.

QUESTIONS and MEDIA INQUIRIES? Email socratescafeseattle@yahoogroups.com or just stop by the Cafe next Wednesday.

Information on Socrates Cafes around the U.S. can be found at the Society for Philosophical Inquiry.

CAN’T GET ENOUGH? Try a Conversation Café with meetings every day of the week.