We are ordinary people who ask extraordinary questions, such as 'Who am I?' and 'What is my purpose in the world?' We meet one evening each week in three ten-weekly terms and spend the evening seeking answers in Eastern and Western philosophies, mostly Advaita Vedanta and Plato. So if you enjoy discussing deep things with people of like mind, and practising spiritual exercises to bring peace to our busy days, do join us.

Do you like thinking? :-) Would you like to meet other people for some collective thought and discussion, for an adventure into our minds, debating philosophical ideas or whatever takes our fancy? Do you enjoy reading popular philosophy / psychology / science books? Would you like to talk about some of the books you have read, or plan to read? Then join Manchester Armchair Philosophers and meet-up with other like-minded people in an informal environment to chat over a pint in a quiet local pub.

What is it? A group of like-minded people meeting to talk about life, the universe and everything. What happens? Together, we’ll come up with a topic to discuss based on a stimulus e.g. a picture, news story or object and then we’ll discuss it. You don’t have to be well read, and you are welcome to sit back and enjoy the debate if you don’t want to join in. It’s all about enquiry and the 4 Cs: Caring - being sensitive and charitable towards others’ ideas; Collaboration - Working together to get …

Informal meetings for people with an Integral mindset to discuss ... anything that takes our fancy! Having an "Integral mindset" probably means being familiar with Integral Philosophy (Ken Wilber etc.) - but it's not mandatory. Provided you have an open mind with wide-ranging curiosity, you'll certainly feel at home. Our website: http://OxfordIntegral.org

Meeting together for discussions on various philosophical topics at the Buttercross tearoom in Central Park Peterborough. First Saturday of each month (except January when it is the last) All are welcome

This is an occasional forum for those interested in sharing news and research about the Shroud of Turin.

The group meets the last Friday of each month. It is held at Veged Out Community Cafe, 7 Fletcher's Walk B3 3HJ. The aim of the group is to have a discussion around a topic selected by the participants the month before. The group is open to anyone of any faith or no faith to come and say what they think. The only rule is that you're prepared to listen to what other people think even if you completely disagree....

Established November 2011, Stoke Skeptic in the Pub is a regular meet up for Skeptics, Free and Critical Thinkers, Atheists, Agnostics, Secular Humanists and other non-dogmatists in the Stoke-on-Trent area. Regular speaker event take place on the first Wednesday of the month and our NEW social events will be taking place every third Sunday of the month.

We are a group of people who enjoy talking about ideas, and who are philosophically inclined or would like to find out more about philosophy. We meet every week, normally on a Tuesday or Wednesday.  Our venues are pubs and cafés in various different parts of Cambridge.  Once a month, one of our members will prepare a short talk for the evening and discussions will start to spin off from that.  Sometimes we have organised debates; otherwise, we simply meet up for a sociable chat.  Everyone is wel …

Foundations York is a platform bringing together enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, professionals, developers, researchers, students, investors and others involved or interested in contributing to building a vibrant technology startup ecosystem in York. Foundations York Meetups happen monthly, bringing together those in and around York with a passion for or interest in technology and startups. We aim to confirm topics and speakers for each meetup 2 weeks prior so feel free to contact us if you would li …

If you're looking to spend a couple of hours in a friendly environment discussing the Bible you are in the right place .We get together once a month and talk about questions we have and try to find answers from the Bible .

This is a group for people who know there is a spiritual aspect to life and a spirit world who wish to meet and make friends with like minded souls with a positive outlook who are also interested in healing and spiritual wellbeing. We might gather in pubs, cafes, parks, and when enough people join specially hired venues as well as beautiful outdoor locations. You might have already experienced meditation or want to explore this as another dimension in your life. We might share stories and knowle …

About At each event a company presents real business scenarios that they'd like to get you involved in thinking about. You can share ideas, ask questions and in the process you'll get to build contacts and learn more about business. Who is this group for? Whether you are experienced in business, a student or just someone interested in learning about new things you are very welcome to attend and get involved in discussions. A wide range of perspectives helps get debate going. Other Information: …

This is a group for people who think. You don’t have to be highbrow, just interested in ideas and things like books, philosophy, religion, personal development, psychology, meditation, travel, politics, languages, ethics or whatever. But it’s also a group for people who want their dogs to be part of their social lives. Maybe you work and want to socialise and meet new people but you don’t want to go out leaving your dog behind in the evenings and weekends. Maybe you’d like company on evening dog …

Philosopher's Cafes are bringing philosophy back to its original intention of providing food for thought for people in everyday life and encouraging them to lead, more examined lives. Socrates practiced philosophy in the marketplace, taking on all comers, willing to discuss anything with anyone, anytime. This is the tradition of the philosopher's cafe. If you’re tired of being given your opinions, fed up with tabloid culture and no-brainer movies, you’ve got 157 channels and nothing worth watchi …

Our Meet Ups show a selection of the world's best talks by the world's best speakers from the ted.com website. We might show 6 talks including 2 'feature presentations' which we subsequently discuss. The discussions are facilitated and begin in very small groups (pairs or 3s) so people can share ideas in a very safe environment and then we open it up to the whole group for further discussion. We are a great and diverse bunch of thinkers who care about the world and are generally keen to make a d …

Calling on all lovers of epic change of our time to please come together in our little numbers and plan effectively towards political emancipation from stagnancy especially in foreign countries that need help. It is a group to showcase your hidden talents and encourage the dying masses. We could arrange for picnics around the neighborhood and other social activities to chase the boredom around . . . It shall be fun!!! Looking Forward to meeting you.

If you've ever read, heard of, or have an interest in "The Wisdom of Crowds" then this group is for you. Generally , political debate is a cacophany of noise from those with a vested interest in promoting a single party or cause. iZavit aims to give a voice to those who value equality and fairness and are prepared to seek agreement on the best way forward for all, rather than pursue a vested interest at the expense of others.

We are a meetup interested in all things psychological, psychotherapeutic and to do with mental health. We will be organising short talks on topics of interest and sharing expertise, knowledge and experience. The meetings are for anyone interested in psychology be they a practitioner, student or just interested in what makes people tick. Meetings will take place in the ‘Gin parlour’ (i.e. upstairs) at the Jekyll and Hyde (28 Steelhouse Lane • Birmingham • B4 6BJ) Meetings are free of charge alth …

This Autumn, Leeds will play host to Medsin's annual National Health Conference. Aiming to stimulate conversation surrounding matters of global importance in health and big business, we invite the passionate and concerned to take part in a weekend of education and advocacy. Leave empowered and equipped with the skills to make real change in a world where equity in healthcare sadly isn't a reality for all. Attend in person or take part online. Start the conversation here. 16th-17th November 2013 …

This group is devoted to the reading of one book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra As a group, i would like us to read the first half of the book, discuss it, then go on to read the second half and discuss that. I will be reading the Cambridge edition, translated by Adrian Del Caro, as i like the style; but the Kaufmann and Hollingdale translations are also good (it might be helpful if the group reads the same translation, but it's not essential). I would also definitely recommend finding a readers guide.

Seeing if there is interest in starting a popular discussion group with meetups for coffee and chats. Could also have walks, country pub meets, events etc. If there is enough interest I could get a blog together...

A reading and discussion group on issues relating to the continent of Africa. We will read and discuss books written by African authors, we will analyse issues about the portrayal of Africa in the media - we will think objectively about the future of the continent. It would be great to meet others who are passionate about the continent of Africa and would like to actively participate in its development.

I've been studying sociology since 2002, finally completing my Ph.D in 2012. During that time, I saw a need for more social groups that bring sociologists together, and allow them to talk about their research and network with other like minded individuals. I found the Ph.D journey to be intellectually fulfilling, but at times rather isolating. So, I've decided to set this group up with the aim of allowing students and academics to come together and talk about their work. This group is open to al …