Philosophers' Corner
Fall 2024 Sessions
You don't have to be a philosopher to participate in these stimulating sessions. If you enjoy listening to people delve into the topics listed, providing their own and often controversial perspectives, or if you have insights or perspectives to offer, you will enjoy these Philosophers' Corner sessions. Some sessions will have a featured presenter to introduce the topic and all sessions are moderated to limit discussion to one speaker at a time and to ensure everyone gets a chance to speak.
We hope you will join us and discuss these thought-provoking topics where listeners are as welcome as speakers.
Philosophers' Corner In-Person Sessions
There are Philosophers' Corner sessions in Langley, Richmond and Surrey. A TALK membership is not required, no registration is necessary, and sessions are open to the public of all ages. Admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis as space permits.
Langley Sessions - There is a no fee for the Langley sessions and coffee/tea is provided.
Richmond Sessions - Please check in at the Concierge Desk when you arrive for a Richmond session and there is a drop-in fee of $5 includes coffee/tea and a treat.
Surrey Sessions - There is a drop-in fee of $2 for the Surrey sessions, and participants must pre-order a meal at $18, which includes a soup, main course, coffee/tea and dessert. This must be preordered. Contact jdiston@telus.net for details.
Email jeangarnett@shaw.ca for more info. See below table for dates/times and location of Philosophers' Corner.
| DATE | TOPIC | LOCATION |
| September 26 - 11:30am | Is our immigration and refugee system effective? | City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres, Langley |
| October 3 - 10:30am | From democracy to tyranny: can it happen? | Wisteria Place Multi-purpose Room 4388 Garry Street, Richmond |
| October 10 - 11:30am | Tokenism and free speech | *Crescent Gardens 1222 King George Blvd, Surrey |
| October 24 - 11:30am | How do we define what it means to be a good citizen? | City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres, Langley |
| November 7 - 10:30am | Did God invent man or did man invent God? | Wisteria Place Multi-purpose Room 4388 Garry Street, Richmond |
| November 14 - 11:30am | Artificial Intelligence: is there an autonomous humanoid robot in your future? | *Crescent Gardens 1222 King George Blvd, Surrey |
| November 28 - 11:30am | Döstädning: the gentle art of Swedish death cleaning. | City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres, Langley |
| December 5 - 10:30am | What purpose does marriage serve in today's world? | Wisteria Place Multi-purpose Room 4388 Garry Street, Richmond |
| December 12 - 11:30am | Scams and seniors. | *Crescent Gardens 1222 King George Blvd, Surrey |
*Participants attending Crescent Gardens will be charged $18 for lunch; which includes a soup, main course, dessert and coffee/tea. This must be preordered. Contact jdiston@telus.net for details.
Please note that the discussion topics for the Surrey location are incorrect in our Winter/Spring 2024 TALK brochure, but are listed correctly here.