Simply show up to one of our lectures and enjoy. We do have an optional subscription. (See below.)
The Dallas Philosopher's Forum meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from September through May. (unless otherwise noted on the schedule.) There is no meeting the fourth Tuesday in December.
Lectures start promptly at 7:30 PM. Please arrive early so that we may be seated and start at 7:30! Members gather for dinner and discussion before the lecture starting as early as 6:15 PM.
The philosophy lectures typically last between 30 and 50 minutes and the talks are followed by an open question-and-answer period which generates lively discussion.
Some participants meet before the philosophy talks for dinner and philosophy discussion. Some go out after the talks for continued philosophy discussion.
The philosophy talks are designed to be engaging and non-technical and thus they are enjoyable by the layperson or academician alike - Philosophy made user friendly.
Lecture topics may be anything philosophically-related such as
politics and political philosophy, culture, society and anthropology, science, bioethics, history, history of ideas, religion, meaning,
or even standard philosophical fare such as ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, political philosophy,
aesthetics, logic, philosophy of mind, psychology, philosophy of language, cosmology, or ontology.
The philosophy club meets in Dallas, Texas. The location of the philosophy talks is usually centrally located in North Dallas.
The philosophy lecture location changes from time to time, so please check the current schedule.
Please see the location page for more details about lecture location.
The philosophy study group has its own schedule and location.
Lecture attendence is $4. Lecture admission does not include food or drinks at the restaurant. If they wish to eat, philosophy lecture attendees must purchase their own food or drinks from the restaurant. Students with an ID can attend for $2. If you want to become a subscriber, the cost is $25 for 6 months. These admission fees may be different for special events.
The contributions of philosophy lecture visitors and subscribing members keeps the Dallas Philosopher's Forum going for all to enjoy.
Subscribers get free admission to all lectures except special events. With special events, subscribing members get benefits which depend on the event. This may include priority seating, admission reduction price or free admission, and other benefits which will be announced prior to a special event. Since any special event might be different the Dallas Philosopher's Forum cannot guarentee what benefits will be available to subscribing members until an official announcement is made for that special event.
Subscribing members go on our mailing list automatically so that any critical changes or cancellations, and each season's schedule will come straight to your doorstep.
One last advantage is that being a subscribing member keeps the Dallas Philosopher's Forum going for all to enjoy.
The shopping center where our restaurant is located has mobility accessible parking. If you are in a wheelchair you might want to inform us ahead of time so that we can be sure that doors are open and paths are clear if needed.
If you have any other questions or concerns about this please ask and we will find an answer.
Anyone and everyone. Most of our members have at least had one philosophy class in college and many have had quite a few or do reading on their own. The audience has a diverse set of experiences. Some of our members have post graduate degrees so the audience is quite varied. The point is that anyone with an interest in philosophy is welcome. Many times professors or people with expertise in the topic discussed are in the audience which makes for lively and interesting discussion.
Yes. Please arrive early. We like to start at 7:30 PM Sharp.
If many people arrive exactly at 7:30 it delays the lecture, and cuts into our brief time.
Please bring $4, or $2 if you are a student.
Each lecture is different. If you don't like one then another may be completely different. Give us a few tries to see what type of lectures you like.
Socialize and talk to people. Part of our purpose is to create a forum for people to talk about philosophical ideas.
Don't be afraid to find out what people think.
Come participate in the intellectual life of the Dallas, Texas area.
Sign up for our e-mail list to be notified in advance of our next lecture. You will also receive any important news such as schedule changes. And, of course, periodically check the philosophy group's web site for updates.
Absolutely Not. The purpose is, literally, contained in our name. We want to provide a forum for philosophical discussion and thought. We do not espouse any specific philosophical position and we attempt to bring a variety of opinion even if those opinions may not be held by our Board or subscribers.