Sydney’s Philosophy in the Café - Philo Agora

First Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm, at the Lastdrop Café at 538 Marrickville Road, Dulwich Hill.

Come early from 6:30pm and join the regulars in a bite to eat before the presentation. Details on how to get to the café are on the website  http://www.lastdropcafe.com.au/

Tuesday, August  3, Joffre Balce asks, "Is Philosophy a Martial Art?"

Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, self-defence & choreography often linked to belief systems, honour codes & philosophies. This talk, however, will not explore the philosophy of the martial arts but will discuss the areas where philosophy is a martial art in itself, given the operational definition.

Joffre is an economist who has worked in both developed & developing economies.  He obtained a Bachelor of Arts at the Ateneo de Manila University and has lectured on the History of Economic Thought at the University of Asia & the Pacific, where he earned an MSc in Industrial Economics. 

Philo Agora's format is a talk for 20 minutes starting at 7:30. The presenter then answers any questions of clarification from the floor. We then take a break of 10 minutes for more coffee and to mull over the talk and discuss it within small groups. The microphone is then passed around the audience for comment, opinion, and often counter argument to a maximum of 3 minutes. The presenter is then given a 5 minute right of reply. We usually finish up at 9pm. The cover charge is $6 for the talk and your first cup of coffee or tea.

We look forward to seeing you on the first Tuesday of the month.

Regards,

Peter, Hazel and Sam.