Welcome to the

Nottingham Philosophy Club

Our next Session:

Reasons, Causes, and Explanations

How much of reality can we explain and how much just remains mysterious? Reasons and causes figure in our explanations, but what is the difference between a reason and a cause? The laws of nature figure in some of our explanations but are the laws of nature mysterious? Finally, can we explain why there is something rather than nothing – is the existence of the universe ultimately mysterious?

The next meeting of the Nottingham Philosophy Club is on Tuesday 15th October starting at 7.30 pm – the location is: 34 Waldeck Road, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2AF

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Join the Nottingham Philosophy Club for engaging, thought-provoking discussions. Each month, we explore a new topic with a brief introduction, followed by open conversation among the group. Whether you’re an expert or just curious, everyone is welcome to share their thoughts and perspectives.

Our gatherings take place in a comfortable, informal setting, hosted at a member’s home. Meetings last for two hours. With around 15 participants, you can choose to actively engage or just listen and learn. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month.

We are a genuine discussion group – we do not have a philosophy of our own to promote. Rather, we are keen to hear all opinions. Most members have no philosophical training – all you need to join is an enthusiasm for thinking and discussion.

Previous meetings have considered:

Forgiveness
Heidegger
Existentialism
Hume and Miracles
What Is Art?
Genetic Science
Marx and Historical Materialism
Kant and Knowledge

Arguments for the Existence of God
Philosophy as Psychology
What is Justice?
Philosophy and Language
Rights & Responsibilities
Rights for Non-Human Nature
Knowledge through Art

Time
Derrida
Liberty vs Social Control
Logical Positivism
Censorship
Abortion
Evolution
Capitalism

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