This is Byron Philo Café's special invitation-only gathering to pay tribute to, and honour, well-known and much loved community member, John Bailey. We have five people who will offer a short presentation each to share with you John’s literary wizardry and wisdom. They are: Christine Willmont on The Lost German Slave Girl and The White […]
Populism is a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of the common 'people' and often position this group in opposition to a perceived 'elite'. It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed in the late 19th century and has been applied to various politicians, parties and movements since that […]
Our Philosophy trivia quiz night, suggested by Charles, will include questions related to those big ideas and thinkers that have tried to help us understand life and existence, along with questions in the general area of the Humanities – literature, history, culture etc. So, whether you have an interest in Philosophy or just curious and enjoy a good laugh, let's get together, […]
Doing anything in the evening of Thursday 16 October ? CANCEL IT !! Sovereign citizen beliefs are a form of pseudolaw, or "false law", where individuals adopt legal-sounding arguments to reject the authority of the state and its laws, believing they are free from government jurisdiction. David Heilpern–always an interesting, insightful speaker–will be discussing the […]
Speaker: Trevor Rollings Since ancient times, 'Know thyself' has been a spiritual and philosophical mantra. The self is not however a fixed entity and, according to modern neuroscience, may even be an hallucination of the brain. Trevor's talk Is it possible to know ourselves? will approach the conundrum of self-knowledge from a variety of perspectives: historical, […]
Dr Hil will explore the prospect of societal breakdown and the reshaping of our understanding of mortality, being, and purpose — as well as the possibilities for mutually supportive ways of living in turbulent times. Dr Hil argues that this moment invites us to rethink the long‑held assumptions of industrial modernity and how we might revitalise […]