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Philosophers' Café: Inspiration Through Education

Welcome to the Philosophers' Café

Comfortable surroundings for vibrant street level discussions on burning issues of the day. No formal philosophy training required; real life experience desired. Come early, stay late.

Philosophers' Cafés are organized by Interdisciplinary Programs in Continuing Studies at Simon Fraser University in cooperation with the dedicated, peripatetic moderators listed alongside each event on this website.

 

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Fanny Kiefer interviews Dr. Yosef Wosk on the 10th anniversary of the Philosophers' Cafe on Studio 4, September 24, 2008. Footage courtesy of Shaw Cable. Watch streaming video or download to your ipod.

 

Announcements

The Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver 2008 Readers' Choice Runner-up

Thank you to all those who helped vote the SFU Philosophers' Cafe as the Best Place To Speak Your Mind in the 2008 Georgia Straight's "Best of Vancouver" contest. Out of a record 100,000 votes, we were honored to be awarded the title of "First Runner Up". This is the first time such a category has been included in the competition and we are gratified that so many people are aware of the Philosophers' Cafe. The winner was Citytv's Speaker's Corner and the second runner up was the steps to the Vancouver Art Gallery - two entirely different but relevant entries. While we take great pride in administering this program, it is truly the participants, the moderators and the cafe owners and managers who who have made these many cafes one of the Best Places to Speak Your Mind. Kudos to all of you for taking part in an emerging public spirit that champions the voice of the individual and fosters dialogue, understanding and spirit in the community.

Fort Langley Cafés have moved to a new location at The Yorkshire Tea Shoppe (604-513-9876).

Fall 2008 café news

Celebrating our
10 year anniversary—
Think you very much!

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