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 2025 Philosophers’ Corner topics; see below for more details on their times and locations:
TOPIC | LOCATION | DATE | TIME |
The dark side of sentimentality | Langley | Sept 25 | 11:30 am |
How do we define freedom? | Richmond | Oct 2 | 10:30 am |
Thick soup or stew: are we splitting hairs? | Surrey | Oct 9 | 11:30 am |
Do business owners have the right to refuse service to customers? | Langley | Oct 23 | 11:30 am |
At what age can we stop worrying about what other people think? | Richmond | Nov 6 | 10:30 am |
The laws of Karma and Reincarnation | Surrey | Nov 13 | 11:30 am |
Should there be limitations on the right to free speech? | Langley | Nov 27 | 11:30 am |
Should there be limitations on the right to free speech? | Richmond | Dec 4 | 10:30 am |
Monarchy: keep it or not? | Surrey | Dec 11 | 11:30 am |
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 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 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.