Socrates cafe
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Socrates Cafe is the name used by a number of philosophy discussion groups, which take their model from the book of the same name by Christopher Phillips.
A typical group meets in a public place, is open to anyone who wishes to attend, and uses the Socratic method to discuss a question which is chosen by vote or which is announced shortly in advance. Typically there are no prerequisites, and no reading or other preparation is required.
Socrates Cafes serve the two-pronged purpose of (1) providing a forum in which people can discuss interesting issues and (2) building community by encouraging people to meet and interact.
Is the general website of the Socrates Cafe Movement Is a sample Egyptian Socrates Cafe group that is based in Cairo
There is a large network of such Cafes, called Philosophers' Cafes, based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. These Cafes are coordinated through Simon Fraser University's Continuing Studies department. More information about locations, dates and topics can be found at http://www.philosopherscafe.net.
