Socrates Returns

 Now that the election is over, it's time to return to some civil discourse and/or discord.  Join us, if you will, for respectful sharing about the big questions.  Feel free to email (samtreadaway@gmail.com) if you would like more information.

Socrates and democracy... what a great combination!

Socrates Café Tuesday,  November 4th Reminder - Socrates Café at our regular spot (Bonfire Grill on Branchview Drive, Concord) at our regular time (first Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm).  The fun begins at 6:00, and we end the stuctured conversation at 8:00pm. So... your agenda for Tuesday: Research the candidates Go vote! Compose a question for the session (optional) Invite a friend to SC (optional, but encouraged) Attend Socrates Café Rest well - knowing that you contributed to the greater good by voicing your opinion twice in one day So go vote (if you haven't already done so) and join us for a great discussion. Sam

September Reminder

Happy Labor Day!

Join us tomorrow evening for the September session of Socrates Café.  Same time (6:00-8:00pm), same place (Bonfire Grill on Branchview), same station (thoughtful dialogue about the big questions).

Hope to see and hear you then.  Feel free to bring a question and a friend (or foe) as well.

Regrets

Sorry... the blog has not be feeling the love lately.  But my neglect of the posting habit is over.

Socrates Café Brochure

You can check out our SC brochure by clicking here.  Feel free to print and/or share.

Our February Session

• How should we treat the offspring of illegal immigrants who are brought to this country as young children, and why? [selected]

• Should the government supply housing to the vets and homeless families, or should it be left to the private sector?

• Was there a conspiracy to kill JFK, and who was behind it?

• What does it mean to be a person?

Mark your calendars for our next meeting... March 4th.

February Socrates Café

We are back to our regular schedule...

Socrates Café meets at our regular time (6pm), regular date (first Tuesday of the month), at our regular spot (Bonfire Grill).

Hope to see, and hear, you this Tuesday (February 4th).

Cheers,

Sam

Schedule Change

Due to the Bonfire Grille being closed for a private event, January's session of Socrates Café will take place on the following Tuesday.  Therefore - instead of January 7th, we will meet at the Bonfire on Tuesday, January 14th at the normal time (6:00-8:00pm).  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Catching Up...

My apologies for not posting the questions for the last few months.  I simply forget the blog at times.

Here are the questions submitted recently.  The question in bold font is the one that was selected for discussion.

October

• Why should we care about global warming?  Is the human influence a natural phenomenon?
• Should government shutdown be a viable negotiating tool?
• Is the US government destroying our free market by providing basic needs for all people free of charge?

November

• How much responsibility does the government have to reduce the unemployment rate?
• For a our happiness, well-being, and a better future - is it better to live in a blue state or a a red state?
• Considering the amount greed in the US, is capitalism doomed to failure?

December

• Has the belief in a God provided more harm than good in the world?
• Is capitalism a form of tyranny?
• Is America's ability to project power abroad worth it?
• Does man's humanity affect his evolution by natural selection?
• How free should we be?