Philosophy/Australia/Sydney
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Welcome to the Philosophy Events Wikia for Sydney.
[edit] Regular - Billed as "Philosophy"
Please list alphabetically.
[edit] Articulate Solutions: Self-Knowledge In Plato
This 8 week seminar course (2 hrs/week) will track the journey to self-knowledge, considering especially the meaning of philosophy, the power and limits of reason, the human condition, the quest for wisdom and beauty, self-realization, and the journey of the soul.
| Where | 2A Woolley St, Glebe. |
| When | 10:00am-12:00pm Saturdays, starting 4th August 2007 |
| Cost | $195. Notes and refreshments supplied. |
| Contact | Way to Self-Knowledge Leba Sleiman 0415 682 211 |
[edit] Blackheath Philosophy Forum
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| Where | Blackheath Public School Hall, cnr Great Western Highway & Leichhardt St.
Blackheath, Blue Mountains. |
| When | Saturday Fortnights. 16:00. |
| Cost | $5 |
| Contact | Blackheath Philosophy Forum forum@blackheathphilosophy.com.au |
[edit] Continental Philosophy Group
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| Where | Surry Hills Neighbourhood Center (corner of Norton and Collins St). 2nd Sunday of month. |
| When | 2nd Sunday of Month. 15:00. |
| Cost | $5 |
| Contact | Continental Philosophy Group |
[edit] Gutter Philosophy - The Wayside Chapel
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| Where | The Wayside Chapel - 29 Hughes St, Potts Point |
| When | 1st Wednesday evening of the month, at 6:30pm. |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact | Website |
[edit] Philo Agora - Sydney's Philosophy in the Café
Philo Agora, a Philosophy café meets every second Tuesday at 7.30 pm, Fair Trade Coffee Company, 33 Glebe Point Road, Glebe.
People interested in exploring the philosophical aspects of issues that affect or challenge us are welcome to join us in a lively café environment.
| Where | Fair Trade Coffee Company, 33 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe |
| When | Fortnightly on Tuesday. 19:30 - 21:30. |
| Cost | $6 includes coffee/tea |
| Contact | Web site : Philo Agora Email Contact:
Convenors: Sam Alexander 0407195111 Peter Bowden (02) 9797 6459 |
[edit] Philorum
Philorum is a philosophy forum where everyone has an equal opportunity to have their ideas engaged by strangers and friends. Free speech is paramount and there will be no limit on content. Non philosophical expressions are welcome.
| Where | The Members Bar, Floor 1 (Keep winding up to the top of the stairs.) The Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills (100 metres from a Central railway station exit.) |
| When | 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. 18:15 for 18:30 to 21:30. |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact | www.philorum.org John Bentley |
[edit] Philosophy nights at steki taverna
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| Where | Steki Taverna, 2 O'Connell Street, Newtown (Sydney, Australia) Various. |
| When | Ad hoc. |
| Cost | $35 per person, which includes the presentation and a Greek banquet. |
| Contact | Bookings are essential - (+61 2 or 02) 9516 2191. |
[edit] Platonic Society (Maquarie University) Tuesday Philosophy Seminar Series
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| Where | Philosophy Seminar Room at Macquarie University, Building W6A Room 720. |
| When | Tuesdays, 11:00 - 13:00. |
| Cost | Free. |
| Contact | Platonic Society (Maquarie University) Tuesday Philosophy Seminar Series Robert Sinnerbrink (+61 2 or 02) 9850 9935 |
[edit] Platonic Society (Maquarie University) Postgraduate Seminars
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| Where | Philosophy Seminar Room at Macquarie University, Building W6A Room 720. |
| When | Fridays 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Cost | Free. |
| Contact | Platonic Society (Maquarie University) Postgraduate Seminars Oliver Granger |
[edit] Russellian Society Discussion Group
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| Where | Upstairs bistro section (probably pool table room) at the back of The Royal pub, corner of Abercrombie Street and Codrington Street, Chippendale (close to Sydney University). |
| When | Fortnightly on Thursday. 17:00 - 17:00. |
| Cost | Free. |
| Contact | The Russellian Society Discussion Group Adrian Tan |
[edit] The Russellian Society Guest Lectures
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| Where | Sydney University. |
| When | Once a month during the academic year. |
| Cost | Free. |
| Contact | Russellian Society Guest Lectures |
[edit] St James Ethics Centre - Ethics Circles
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| Where | A circle of chairs is set up in the street. Generally held in Martin Place, Sydney (between Phillip Street and Elizabeth Street). |
| When | Tuesday Fortnights. 12:30 |
| Cost | Free. |
| Contact | St James Ethics Centre - Ethics Circles Simon Longstaff (+61 2 or 02) 9299 9566. |
[edit] Regular - Not Billed as "Philosophy"
[edit] The Ayn Rand Meetup Group
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| Where | Various venues in North Sydney |
| When | Last Tuesdays of month at 18:30. |
| Cost | Free. |
| Contact | The Ayn Rand Meetup Group Nigel Richards
0417 065 047 |
[edit] Humanist Society of New South Wales
[Synopsis needed]
| Where | Humanist House, 10 Shepherd St, Chippendale |
| When | On the second Sunday of the Month at 16:00 and Every Wednesday evening at 20:00 |
| Cost | $3. |
| Contact | Humanist Society of New South Wales (+61 2 or 02) 9212 2122 |
[edit] Sydney Skeptics in the Pub
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| Where | Crown Hotel on the corner of Elizabeth and Goulbourn Streets. |
| When | First Wednesday each month (But check website). 18:00 to late. |
| Cost | Free? |
| Contact | Sydney Skeptics in the Pub |
[edit] Sydney Shove
The Sydney Shove is an economics and politics discussion group, which aims to get a balanced hearing on the different sides of an issue - we seek to understand the positions which are out there, not just force forward our own.
| Where | Humanist House, 10 Shepherd Street Chippendale |
| When | Last Tuesday of each month, 18:30 for 17:00, normally leaving for dinner at the Landsdowne Hotel at 21:00 |
| Cost | $3 |
| Contact | [1] |
[edit] Ad Hoc
Until there is a need for futher subpages we can list events here. Please remove any event which is out of date.
[edit] Philosophy Tour Of Turkey and Greece 2008
Heart of Philosophy is taking a 2008 Philosophy Tour of Turkey and Greece
Join Ancient Philosophy expert, Dr Steven Curry (University of Melbourne) for this engaging and unique tour which includes daily conversations and discussions on the emergence and rise of Greek philosophy while travelling to the very locations these ideas first emerged. Discussion topics include ideas about ethics, politics, love and religion- both ancient and modern.
Tour numbers are limited to a maximum of 15 participants to ensure the intimacy of the experience and individual attention to your own questions and ideas throughout the journey. Contact: Heart of Philosophy info@heartofphilosophy.com or see our web www.heartofphilosophy.com
