A sober society looking to learn and encourage discussions about topics that affect us every day. We work to create a safe space for questions and debates, so everyone can learn and grow.
Our Goals
We aim to introduce people to philosophy and provide a sober and safe space for discussion and debate. Everyone is welcome to come and talk, each week we have new topics and learning opportunities.
What We Do
We meet once a week to have discussions with non-alcoholic refreshments centered around a presentation and optional reading.
No previous experience with Philosophy, Social Science, or the Humanities is necessary.
1. Structured Conversations:
Presentation: Historical context and workings of the thought (20 minutes)
Discussion of optional reading and central question (30 minutes)
2. Talks: A society member or outside source talks on a topic of their choosing. Sometimes this is a University professor, lecturer, or a fellow student.
Every four discussions is curated around a specific theme (metaphysics, epistemology, etc.) with an author from a different continent appearing each week to encourage diversity of thought and opinion. A preliminary curriculum of presentation topics, optional reading, and discussion questions will be released upon membership or request.
*topics are liable to be changed upon democratic vote of the society.
Meetings
Meetings are held in the SU at 6:00 p.m. every Thursday. The rooms vary depending on the week and topic. Our social media, along with society Teams and WhatsApp chats will notify members of the locations.
Committee Members
President: Kiernan Cullimore Torrellas
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Keep In Touch!
Instagram - @aberphilosophy Facebook - AberPhilosophy Email - philosophysoc@aber.ac.uk
Inclusivity
We at the Philosophy Society are dedicated to the inclusion and acceptance of all members regardless of age, race, ethnicity, ability, culture, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious affiliation, socio-economic status and marital status. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated within our society.
Core Documents:
Constitution
Code of Conduct
Risk Assessments Tea / Book / Debate / Food / Talk