Sydney’s Philosophy in the Café - Philo Agora.

Every Second Tuesday at 7:30 pm, Fair Trade Coffee Company, 33 Glebe Point Road, Glebe.

This Tuesday, June 2, Peter Bowden will investigate Evolutionary Psychology. Science or Speculative Philosophy?

Peter Bowden is one of the founding members of Philo Agora. He teaches ethics at Sydney University. Try and be early for Peter's talk as he always packs the cafe to the rafters.

In Darwin's bicentennial year, Peter discusses one of the more recent developments arising from Darwin's findings Evolutionary Psychology, the derivation of our behaviours and beliefs from our evolution - with particular reference to religion and other social behaviour. Or whether, as at least one philosopher claims; it is all hogwash.

Come early from 6pm and join the regulars in a meal before the presentation. Philo Agora's home is the Fair Trade Coffee Company at 33 Glebe Point Road.  This is a coffee house with its own particular ambience offering specialty fairtrade coffee and a relaxing spot to sit around and talk with new friends, both before and after the Philo Agora talks.  It is located close to the Parramatta Road and can be easily reached by public transport.  Take advantage of the free, three hour parking in the Broadway shopping complex.

Our format is a talk relating to a philosopher, philosophy or philosophical theme, for 20 minutes. The presenter then answers any questions of clarification from the floor. We then take a break of 10 minutes for more coffees and to mull over the talk and discuss it within small groups. The microphone is then passed around the audience in turn for comment, opinions, and often counter argument to a maximum of 3 minutes. The presenter is then given a 5 minute right of reply.

We look forward to seeing you on the night.

Regards,

Peter, Sam, Cara and Hazel.