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SUMMARY:Philosophy in the Park 144
LOCATION:Baroness Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 48% · why: lots of
  people going · good weather for it\n\nConnecting people into Philosophy. 
 All welcome. No previous philosophical experience needed.\n\nWhat it is\n\
 nPhilosophy in the Park is a fun and friendly space for people to come tog
 ether and have discussions that get deep. It’s a safe space where active c
 reative thinking is encouraged and enjoyed\, and where everyone can explor
 e abstract concepts in a way that combines both sincerity and playfulness.
  Where the most important question is always - what do you think?\n\nWhat 
 is Philosophy?\n\nPhilosophy is about analysing concepts. It's thinking ab
 out 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 group vote on which questions to discuss. You can vote
  for more than one question if you'd like.\nWe then break out into groups\
 , each focusing on one of the chosen questions. The question is just a sta
 rting point and it's cool if you go on tangents and end up talking about d
 ifferent things. You're welcome to join in and participate or if you'd pre
 fer to sit back and enjoy the conversation\, that’s also welcome.\nAfter a
 n hour we regroup\, take a quick break and then repeat all over again. So 
 across the 3 hours\, we’ll break out 3 times.\n\nWhere it is\n\nWe meet at
  Baroness Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain in Victoria Park (East Park). I
 t is marked down as "13" on the official maps found in the park.\n\nPlease
  feel free to bring snacks and drinks with you if you want.\nAfter the eve
 nt finishes most people 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 possible please follow these simple guidelines:\n\n1. K
 eep it Philosophical\n(No Science\, no History\, no Sociology\, no Evoluti
 onary Psychology\, no contestable facts\, personal anecdotes etc).\n2. Thi
 nk for Yourself\n(No phones\, no looking up definitions\, no name dropping
  Philosophers / books you've read).\n3. Tangents are Cool\n(Don't worry to
 o much if the subject drifts and you don't answer the question).\n4. Keep 
 it Succinct\n(Like this).\n5. Be Excellent to Each Other\n(But of course).
 \n\nPlease remember: It's not about debating and trying to win - it's abou
 t listening to people and working collaboratively to increase our collecti
 ve understanding.\n\nCommunity\n\nFollow us on instagram: https://www.inst
 agram.com/londonphilosophycollective/\n\nWe have a WhatsApp group if you'd
  like to continue these conversations between meetings.\n\nTo join the Phi
 losophy in the Park WhatsApp Group please click here: https://chat.whatsap
 p.com/CdFaxJHbeOw9UOfuk7spiK\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 wo
 uld like to help support Philosophy in the Park you can buy me a coffee he
 re: https://buymeacoffee.com/philosophyjoel
URL:https://www.meetup.com/london-philosophy-collective/events/315228052/
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