Philosophers' Corner
Winter/Spring 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 |
| February 1 - 10:30am | Should Canada be a kingdom or a republic? | Wisteria Place Multi-purpose Room 4388 Garry Street, Richmond |
| February 8 - 11:30am | Does humour have curative powers? | *Crescent Gardens 1222 King George Blvd, Surrey |
| February 22 - 11:30am | Over 57% of Canada's working population has a post-secondary education. Is that a good thing? | City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres, Langley |
| March 7 - 10:30am | What is the individual's responsibility to future generations? | Wisteria Place Multi-purpose Room 4388 Garry Street, Richmond |
| March 14 - 11:30am | Ghosts: real or imagined? | *Crescent Gardens 1222 King George Blvd, Surrey |
| March 28 - 11:30am | What does Truth & Reconciliation mean to you? | City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres, Langley |
| April 4 - 10:30am | Should voting be mandatory? | Wisteria Place Multi-purpose Room 4388 Garry Street, Richmond |
| April 11 - 11:30am | Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Who should qualify? | *Crescent Gardens 1222 King George Blvd, Surrey |
| April 25 - 11:30am | Do we need a new justice system? A new vision of justice? | City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres, Langley |
| May 2 - 10:30am | Artificial Intelligence: boon or doom? | Wisteria Place Multi-purpose Room 4388 Garry Street, Richmond |
| May 9 - 11:30am | Aging and invisibility. | *Crescent Gardens 1222 King George Blvd, Surrey |
| May 23 - 11:30am | How do baby boomers differ from other generations? | City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres, Langley |
*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.