Café-Philosophique is a gathering of people for the purpose of discussing and exploring philosophical questions and ideas together. We will dare to think, provoke, and air philosophical ideas, assumptions, thoughts and comments while focusing on the chosen topic for the evening.
The 1999 Café-Salon Philosophique reports are now published. Just click on the links at below to read the various articles. We hope they will spark some new insights and realizations. Enjoy!
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Courage, Change and Honest Being
Café-Salon Philosophique #50 December 18, 1999No. of Participants: 21 Topic: “Courage, Change and Honest Being” Café-Salon did not meet at its regular location at the Boulder Bookstore on December 18, 1999…
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The Human Condition
Café-Salon Philosophique #49 December 4, 1999No. of Participants: 13 Topic for Discussion: “The Human Condition” Samuel welcomed all to Café and began the evening’s discussion by asking the following questions, “How do…
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The Art of Listening
Café-Salon Philosophique #48 November 20, 1999No. of Participants: 10 Evening’s Topic: “The Art of Listening” Samuel started the evening’s discussion with a couple of thought-provoking questions, “Do we know how to listen?”…
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Individuality vs Collective Consciousnes
Café-Salon Philosophique #47 November 6, 1999No. of Participants: 10 Evening’s Discussion: “Individuality versus Collective Consciousness” Samuel began the group discussion by asking participants to share topics of interest. Some topic suggestions…
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The Purpose of the Soul
Café-Salon Philosophique #46 October 23, 1999No. of Participants: 14 Evening’s Topic: “The Purpose of the Soul” Samuel once again welcomed those new and old to the evening’s discussion. Jay has been…
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What Happens After You Die?
Café-Salon Philosophique #45 October 9, 1999No. of Participants: 8 Evening’s Topic: “What happens after you die? Who wants to know?” Samuel welcomed those new and old to the Café discussion. After…
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Why is There Prejudice?
Café-Salon Philosophique #44 September 18, 1999No. of Participants: 10 Evening’s Topic of Discussion: “Why is there Prejudice?” Samuel welcomed everyone new and old to the Café gathering which is now meeting…
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Communication Through Mime
Café-Salon Philosophique #42 August 21, 1999No. of Participants: 8 Topic of Discussion: “Communication Through Mime” Samuel welcomed all to the Café for the evening’s topic – “Communication through Mime.” Deb Evans, the Troubadour…
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What is Marriage?
Café-Salon Philosophique #41 August 7, 1999No. of Participants: 17 Topic for the evening’s discussion: “What is marriage?” Samuel welcomed one and all back to Café-Salon Philosophique after a short break in…
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Is Human Extinction Preventable?
Café-Salon Philosophique #40 July 10, 1999No. of Participants: 15 Evening’s Topic for Discussion: “Are Humans Capable of Preventing Extinction?” Samuel welcomed one and all to Café Salon Philosophique. He then read…
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Selfishness vs Self Love
Café-Salon Philosophique #39 June 19, 1999No. of Participants: 15 Evening’s Topic: “Selfishness versus Self Love” Samuel asked, “What is selfishness? Is it good or is it bad? Is altruisim valued? Are…
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Honesty? What is That?
Café-Salon Philosophique #38 June 5th, 1999No. of Participants: 15 Host and moderator for this event is Samuel Avital, One of the world’s greatest mime artist and “Provocateur Extraordinaire” Topic for…
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Is Mysticism an Escape?
Café-Salon Philosophique #37 May 22, 1999No. of Participants 10 Evening’s Topic: “Is Mysticism an Escape?” The evening began with participants wondering, “Is mental illness, biological or chemical?” “Does nature or nurturance affect…
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What is Creativity?
Café-Salon Philosophique #36 May 8, 1999No. of Participants: 10 Evening’s Topic: “What is Creativity?” “Good evening, and welcome to Café-Salon Philosophique!” Conversation flowed into discussing, “What is Creativity?” Dennis began the discussion by…
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To Be Known and Unknown
Café-Salon Philosophique #35 April 17, 1999Number of Participants: 14 The Evening’s Topic: “The Mystery of Being Known and Unknon” “What does it mean to be known and unknown?” asked Samuel. “We want to…
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I’m Right, You’re Wrong
Café-Salon Philosophique #34 April 3, 1999No. of Participants: 10 Evening’s Topic for Discussion: “I’m right! You are Wrong! Samuel began the evening’s conversation by commenting on the fact, “People in this world…
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Where is Civilization Going?
Café-Salon Philosophique #33 March 20, 1999No. of Participants: 13 Topic of the Evening: “Where is Civilization Going?” After welcoming everyone to Café-Salon, Samuel asked participants to share a topic that they…
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Living Magically
Café-Salon Philosophique #32 March 6, 1999No. of Participants: 15 Host and Moderator for this event is Samuel Avital, one of the world’s greatest mime artist and “Provocateur Extraordinaire” The evening’s topic: “Living in the…
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Cafe-Philo Gone Magic
Café-Salon Philosophique #31 February 20, 1999No. of Participants: 17 Evening’s Topic: Cafe-Philo Gone Magic Guest: Barry Fernelius, Magician Cafe-Salon Philosophique was a little unusual this week. Barry Fernelius, a practicing magician and student…
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The Nature of Meaning
Café-Salon Philosophique #30 February 6, 1999No. of Participants: 15 Evening’s Topic: The Nature of Meaning Samuel welcomed those new and old to our first evening back at the Troubadour Bookstore, which…
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Injustice? Who Cares?
Café-Salon Philosophique #29 January 23, 1999No. of Participants: 20 Host and moderator for this event is Samuel Avital, one of the world’s greatest mime artists and “provocateur extraordinaire.” Topic for the…
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Is Good Evil and Evil Good?
Café-Salon Philosophique #28 January 9, 1999No. of Participants: 15 Topic for the Evening’s Discussion: What is good? What is evil? Samuel welcomed all new and old back to Barnes and Noble located at 2915…
