Bringing Philosophy Back to its Roots
Share your wisdom and grow with other deep thinkers
what is Practical Philosophy Club
Since its inception, philosophy has always been about a love of wisdom. It’s only in recent times that philosophers have been seen as pompous academics, discussing ideas that have no practical application in real life. The original philosopher’s were doers; Socrates was a soldier, Marcus Aurelius was an emperor.
Philosophy isn’t meant to be some esoteric thing. It’s at the root of our thinking, our minds, and our ideas. Every thought we have is constructing our own personal philosophy and we’ve been building our own philosophies since we became sentient.
At Practical Philosophy Club, we are looking to make that philosophy conscious, to show that philosophy is available to all, and that it doesn’t belong hidden behind the ivory tower of academia. Anyone can use critical thinking to discern the best path forward. Through discussion, we can understand ourselves and others on a deeper level.
“Those who pioneered the old routes are leaders, not our masters. There has yet to be a monopoly of truth; it lies open to everyone.” – Seneca the Younger, Stoic Philosopher
Who We Are
At Practical Philosophy, we believe in the power of deep, thoughtful discussions to bring people together and inspire critical thinking. Our mission is to build a global community of critical thinkers who approach the world non-dogmatically; meaning our thoughts and opinions are our own.
Our in-person weekly meet-ups are designed to provide a welcoming space for people from all walks of life to come together and engage in deep discussions on a variety of topics. Whether you’ve lived a life entirely based in contemplation, are an academic philosopher, or are just putting your life together, our group offers a container for you to explore new perspectives, question your own beliefs, and grow as a person.
Attend a Club
We host in-person meetups weekly at Practical Philosophy chapters around the world. If you’d like to learn more about our meetups, check the “what to expect” button below to read about our credo. If you’d like to see if there’s a group in your area, check our “Attend a Club”button and join the chapter in your area. If there’s no location in your area, see below for the process on starting your own chapter.
Start Your Own Practical Philosophy Club
If there’s no chapters in your area, why not bring the gift of deep conversation to your community? If you’d like to run a Practical Philosophy group, receive support from our head-office, and get assistance with bringing people to your meetup, and receive help with your leadership and communication development. To do this, visit the page at the button below, fill out the application form on the page, and talk with an organizer.
Contribute to Our Cause
By contributing to our movement, you help us to rent out spaces, develop our facilitators, and allow us to bring this movement to more people around the world. Your contributions are appreciated more than you can possibly know. To make a contribution, click the “Donate Here” button below.
Hear from our Practical Philosophers
We have had tens of thousands of people attend our Practical Philosophy meetups, hear from a few of them what they get out of the groups: