What we’re about
The NPS is a registered charity welcoming everyone with an interest in philosophy, especially novices. It aims to promote philosophy education to the local public with meetings in pubs, cafes, and community centres.
There are various group leaders spanning very different approaches but all aim for interaction, sharing, and dialogue in a spirit of mature enquiry rather than debate. For one thing that philosophy tells us is that right answers are hard to find.
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Upcoming events
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Echoes of the Ancients (reading group)
Newcastle upon Tyne, GBThe Architecture of Reality: What Must Be, If Anything Moves
We confront the question of what ultimately explains being and motion. Through substance, potentiality, and actuality, Aristotle argues that change points beyond itself to a first principle.
No prior reading is needed to join the conversation - but for those ready to dive deeper, we’ll explore Metaphysics, Book XII, and unpack Aristotle’s ideas.
Participants will discuss key themes, share perspectives, and reflect on how these ancient insights still speak to our modern lives.
We’ll also take brief detours into other metaphysical approaches -Plato, Plotinus, Aquinas, Hegel, and Whitehead - to see how Aristotle’s vision compares and contrasts, enriching our understanding.
This interactive session is a great opportunity to reflect, share insights, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Each session stands alone, making it easy for newcomers to join at any time. Best of all, it’s completely FREE!
Join us on a journey through the rich tapestry of thought, spanning from ancient Greece and Rome to the dawn of early modern philosophy.
Discover how these foundational ideas shaped the intellectual transformations that continue to influence the modern world.
Location: Café in Newcastle West, Fenham – contact David for more details dv.inbox@icloud.com3 attendees![Subjunctive Conditionals [Deep Dive]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/9/4/e/highres_532015630.jpeg)
Subjunctive Conditionals [Deep Dive]
·OnlineOnlinePlease come prepared to discuss concepts and/or arguments from
Kai von Fintel - Subjunctive conditionals
This session is not suitable for complete beginners.
Zoom link TBC
Please type the word coconut when registering to show you've read this.
Agenda:
(1) Topic-relevant concepts and arguments
(2) Any other philosophy
Interested to learn more philosophy? Check out these Useful Resources1 attendee![Schopenhauer on Pessimism [Deep Dive]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/9/5/6/highres_532015638.jpeg)
Schopenhauer on Pessimism [Deep Dive]
·OnlineOnlinePlease come prepared to discuss concepts and arguments from
Schopenhauer - On the sufferings of the world AND On the vanity of existence
This session is not suitable for complete beginners.
Zoom link TBC
Please type the word coconut when registering to show you've read this.
Agenda:
(1) Topic-relevant concepts and arguments
(2) Any other philosophy
Interested to learn more philosophy? Check out these Useful Resources3 attendees
![[TBC] Study various topics](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/8/1/1/highres_519314353.jpeg)
Past events
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