The Society for Philosophical Inquiry
If you’re interested in discussing philosophy with others primarily in person or groups, this site may be of some help. It kind of looks like a sales pitch for their book, but there are also a few interesting links and some useful info and ideas.
The Society for Philosophical Inquiry
The Society for Philosophical Inquiry (SPI) is a grassroots nonprofit organization devoted to supporting philosophical inquirers of all ages and walks of life as they become more empathetic and autonomous thinkers who take active part in creating a more deliberative democracy. Its members strive to form and facilitate “communities of philosophical inquiry”. Their gatherings — which, depending on the setting and occasion and purpose, have such names as Socrates Café®, or Philosophers’ Club®, or Talk-and-Walk — bring together people from a wide array of walks of life and experiences. They take place regularly in venues like parks, coffee houses, libraries, hospices, senior centers, nursing homes, prisons, plazas and other public spaces, bookstores, homeless shelters and community centers, libraries and schools.
We at SPI are devoted to spreading forms dialogue and inquiry that enable and inspire each of us, within a group setting, to become more autonomous and conscientious thinkers and doers, and more expert questioners and listeners. Our fundamental desire is to encourage and support people who are curious and perplexed and filled with a sense of wonder, so they can dialogue for discovery and dialogue for democracy. And we are here for those who would subscribe to the Socratic ethos that the examined life truly makes for a richer existence.
