Sydney’s Philosophy in the Café - Philo Agora.

A fortnightly exchange of ideas on the issues facing ourselves and our world within a philosophical format. A talk of 20 minutes relating to a philosopher, philosophy or philosophical theme.

We meet at the Fair Trade Coffee Company, 33 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, at 7.30pm on alternate Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 28, Geza Karacsony, Don Quixote.

The knight of the sorrowful countenance - 400 years old and more alive than most of us. If you haven't read Don Quixote and think it's a children's book about a crazy guy  - you don't know what you are missing. To find out, come to Philo Agora on 28 July.

Geza was the co-convener of Philo Cafe, Sydney for a decade - fighting windmills, you could say. Now he has switched personas and lives the life of Sancho Panza, ‘in imitation of Our Lord Don Quixote'.

Our talk for the following fortnight on "Female Philosophers" has been postponed. Stay tuned for the details on the substitute talk.

An item of interest for philosophy lovers is the next meeting of The Continental Philosophy Group, Sunday 9th August, an open forum "Do we want a designer/designed future?"  Venue: Heffron Hall, 3:30pm. The Internet site is http://noelshomepage2.homestead.com/philosophy1.html

Philo Agora's 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.

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.

We look forward to seeing you on the night.

Regards,

Sam, Peter, Hazel and Cara.