TALK also offers Philosophers’ Corner discussions, which are not led by a subject-matter expert. A TALK membership is not required, no registration is necessary, and sessions are open to the public of all ages. You don't have to be a “bona fide philosopher” to participate in these stimulating sessions. If you enjoy listening to people delve into the topics, providing their own, often controversial, perspectives, or if you have insights or ideas to offer, you will enjoy these sessions.
TALK’s Philosophers’ Corners start with a featured presenter who provides a 10-minute introduction to the topic. All sessions are moderated to limit discussion to one speaker at a time and to ensure everyone gets a chance to speak if they wish.
A Philosophers’ Corner is the ideal place to share your thoughts and listen to others’ points of view. We hope you will join us to discuss thought-provoking topics where listeners are as welcome as speakers.
There are Philosophers' Corner sessions in Richmond, Surrey and Langley. We keep costs as low as possible. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis as space permits.
Here are the Fall 2026 Philosophers’ Corner topics; see below for more details on their times and locations:
Richmond at Wisteria at 10:30 am:
| Oct 1 Should humour be politically correct? |
| Nov 5 How do you define success? |
| Dec 3 Should teachers be allowed to keep children's "secrets" from their parents? |
Richmond Sessions – Sessions are held at 10:30 am on the first Thursday at Wisteria Place (4388 Garry Street), in their Multipurpose Room #1. Please check in at the Concierge Desk when you arrive for a Richmond session. There is a drop-in fee of $5 for the Richmond sessions, which includes coffee/tea and a small snack.
Surrey at Crescent Gardens at 11:30 am:
| Oct 8 To Infinity and Beyond. Really? |
| Nov 12 Environmental Report Card. |
| Dec 10 The Notwithstanding Clause. What is it and what's your opinion? |
Surrey Sessions - Sessions are held at 11:30 am on the second Thursday at Crescent Gardens (1222 King George Blvd). There is a donation of $2 for the Surrey sessions and an optional fee of $20 (cash) for lunch (soup, main course, dessert, coffee/tea), which participants must pre-order. Contact jdiston@telus.net for details.
Langley at Langley City Library at 11:30 am:
| Sep 24 Are you optimistic that many of the world's problems can be solved by science? |
| Oct 22 The problem with one point of view! |
| Nov 26 How do we use the principles of ethics in everyday life? |
Langley Sessions - Sessions are held at 11:30 am on the fourth Thursday, at the City of Langley’s Library (20399 Douglas Cres). There is no fee for the Langley sessions and coffee/tea and a cookie are provided.