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SUMMARY:Philosophy in the Park 145
LOCATION:Baroness Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain
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  people going\n\nConnecting people into Philosophy. All welcome. No previo
 us philosophical experience needed.\n\nWhat it is\n\nPhilosophy in the Par
 k is a fun and friendly space for people to come together and have discuss
 ions that get deep. It’s a safe space where active creative thinking is en
 couraged and enjoyed\, and where everyone can explore abstract concepts in
  a way that combines both sincerity and playfulness. Where the most import
 ant question is always - what do you think?\n\nWhat is Philosophy?\n\nPhil
 osophy is about analysing concepts. It's thinking about thinking. It's not
  about empiricism or the physical world (eg Science and statistics). It's 
 about abstractions\, concepts and ideas (eg Identity\, Morality\, Mind and
  Truth).\n\nHow Philosophy in the Park Works\n\nEach hour begins with a gr
 oup vote on which questions to discuss. You can vote for more than one que
 stion if you'd like.\nWe then break out into groups\, each focusing on one
  of the chosen questions. The question is just a starting point and it's c
 ool if you go on tangents and end up talking about different things. You'r
 e welcome to join in and participate or if you'd prefer to sit back and en
 joy the conversation\, that’s also welcome.\nAfter an hour we regroup\, ta
 ke a quick break and then repeat all over again. So across the 3 hours\, w
 e’ll break out 3 times.\n\nWhere it is\n\nWe meet at Baroness Burdett Cout
 ts Drinking Fountain in Victoria Park (East Park). It is marked down as "1
 3" on the official maps found in the park.\n\nPlease feel free to bring sn
 acks and drinks with you if you want.\nAfter the event finishes most peopl
 e stay and hang out. There’s a local supermarket to get drinks and snacks\
 , or bring your own. You are very welcome to join us.\n\nGuidelines\n\nIn 
 order to make the conversations as fun\, interesting and productive as pos
 sible please follow these simple guidelines:\n\n1. Keep it Philosophical\n
 (No Science\, no History\, no Sociology\, no Evolutionary Psychology\, no 
 contestable facts\, personal anecdotes etc).\n2. Think for Yourself\n(No p
 hones\, no looking up definitions\, no name dropping Philosophers / books 
 you've read).\n3. Tangents are Cool\n(Don't worry too much if the subject 
 drifts and you don't answer the question).\n4. Keep it Succinct\n(Like thi
 s).\n5. Be Excellent to Each Other\n(But of course).\n\nPlease remember: I
 t's not about debating and trying to win - it's about listening to people 
 and working collaboratively to increase our collective understanding.\n\nC
 ommunity\n\nFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonphilos
 ophycollective/\n\nWe have a WhatsApp group if you'd like to continue thes
 e conversations between meetings.\n\nTo join the Philosophy in the Park Wh
 atsApp Group please click here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdFaxJHbeOw9UOfu
 k7spiK\n\nIn order to stop spam bots this will take you to a Waiting Room.
  Once in please write your name\, answer the joining question and we will 
 add you to the main chat.\n\nSay Thanks\n\nIf you would like to help suppo
 rt Philosophy in the Park you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoff
 ee.com/philosophyjoel
URL:https://www.meetup.com/london-philosophy-collective/events/315572062/
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