About us
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. 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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Monday group
Earthlings - the healing cafe, 94 Buckingham St, NE4 5QR, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBWe are a group of people who meet every day of the week for discussions on issues pertaining to life, human experience, self–other relationships and sociopolitical discourse.
Beyond an unusually broad scope of subjects, we pay particular attention to the way we approach a topic and to the process through which ideas unfold.
We are inspired by philosophical practices centred around the idea of ‘method over doctrine’ — conversation pursued for its own sake, as a surer signpost towards truth.
Anyone who feels dulled by a proliferation of themes at the expense of ideas is invited to take part in a grand adventure of the mind: a journey from contingent and expedient social constructs towards more pluralistic, overarching concepts.
Interested to learn more philosophy? Please see these Useful Resources
2 attendees
Wednesday group
The Bake One, 215-217 High Street, Gosforth, NE31HQ, Newcastle Upon Tyne, GBWe are a group of people who meet every day of the week for discussions on issues pertaining to life, human experience, self–other relationships and sociopolitical discourse.
Beyond an unusually broad scope of subjects, we pay particular attention to the way we approach a topic and to the process through which ideas unfold.
We are inspired by philosophical practices centred around the idea of ‘method over doctrine’ — conversation pursued for its own sake, as a surer signpost towards truth.
Anyone who feels dulled by a proliferation of themes at the expense of ideas is invited to take part in a grand adventure of the mind: a journey from contingent and expedient social constructs towards more pluralistic, overarching concepts.
Interested to learn more philosophy? Please see these Useful Resources
2 attendees
Thursday group
Earthlings - the healing cafe, 94 Buckingham St, NE4 5QR, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBWe are a group of people who meet every day of the week for discussions on issues pertaining to life, human experience, self–other relationships and sociopolitical discourse.
Beyond an unusually broad scope of subjects, we pay particular attention to the way we approach a topic and to the process through which ideas unfold.
We are inspired by philosophical practices centred around the idea of ‘method over doctrine’ — conversation pursued for its own sake, as a surer signpost towards truth.
Anyone who feels dulled by a proliferation of themes at the expense of ideas is invited to take part in a grand adventure of the mind: a journey from contingent and expedient social constructs towards more pluralistic, overarching concepts.
Interested to learn more philosophy? Please see these Useful Resources
1 attendee
Classic Books & Curious Minds: A Reading Group
Newcastle upon Tyne, GBExploration of Duns Scotus!
“We hope to understand why Scotus is considered one of the great medieval philosophers, and to become familiar with some of his main ideas.”
The text - John Duns Scotus Philosophical Writings - https://share.google/ahyLy6BZdZSE1059Z
This week we examine: How do we know what is true? Section V (pp. 114–123): "Article II: Rejection of Scepticism," "Certitude of Sense Knowledge"
Can we trust our senses? How do we move from experience to understanding? Is certainty possible? Scotus offers a powerful challenge to modern assumptions and invites us to see the world not as a problem to escape, but as a reality we are naturally equipped to know.
Our meetups are completely free. If you enjoy relaxed, thoughtful discussion, you’ll fit right in. Come join the conversation!
Each week, we have a number of short presentations by different participants on the reading, followed by discussion.
Location: Café in Newcastle West, Fenham – contact David (dv.inbox@icloud.com) for more details.
2 attendees
Past events
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