Is thinking about utopia worthwhile?
Scoundrels Discussion Group
Kickoff by: Seth Tichenor
The questions keeping you up at night are worth exploring with others who wonder too. Each session starts with a kickoff introducing one meaningful question, then a philosopher thinks alongside you—not lecturing, just exploring together where curiosity leads. Neighbors of all ages gather to think carefully about what matters. No arguments to win. No credentials required. Just the satisfaction of ideas taken seriously and the connection that comes from thinking deeply with people who actually listen. Free and open to all. Try one session. Most people tell us it's the intellectual companionship they didn't know they were missing.
What can costumes teach us?
Scoundrels Discussion Group
Kickoff by: Gad Perez Tichenor
The questions keeping you up at night are worth exploring with others who wonder too. Each session starts with a kickoff introducing one meaningful question, then a philosopher thinks alongside you—not lecturing, just exploring together where curiosity leads. Neighbors of all ages gather to think carefully about what matters. No arguments to win. No credentials required. Just the satisfaction of ideas taken seriously and the connection that comes from thinking deeply with people who actually listen. Free and open to all. Try one session. Most people tell us it's the intellectual companionship they didn't know they were missing.
Aesthetics: Philosophy for People Who Art
What is an “artist” and can it be defined?
(session 3 of 8)
Aesthetics: Philosophy for People Who Art
Why respond emotionally to art?
Session 6 of 8
Aesthetics: Philosophy for People Who Art
What is the place of art in society?
Session 7 of 8
How did philosophy get so out of touch?
Wit and Wisdom Talk Series
Speaker: Seth Tichenor
Some questions deserve more than quick answers. Wit & Wisdom explores them with free monthly philosophy talks at Fort George Brewery—one question at a time, approached carefully and made accessible to everyone. A philosopher presents for 45 minutes on topics rooted in philosophical study, but you won't hear jargon that scares people away. The question always gets messier and more complex before offering a response—which means you'll leave thinking, not just informed. Doors open at 6pm, talk begins at 7pm, Q&A follows. Food and drink available. Every talk hopes to be the beginning of a longer conversation.
Aesthetics: Philosophy for People Who Art
What does it mean to be creative?
Session 8 of 8
How much thinking do we want machines to do for us?
Wit & Wisdom Talk Series
We can ask machines to do tasks for us that might’ve taken weeks and it’s done in seconds. What does it mean to say a machine is thinking or thinking for us? Do we lose anything when a machine does work that we used to do for ourselves?
Doors open at 6pm, talk starts at 7pm, Questions at 7:45pm. Food and drink available. All ages welcome and it’s free!
What is technology for?
Scoundrels Discussion Group
Kickoff by: Seth Tichenor
Questions keeping you up at night are worth exploring with neighbors of all ages who wonder too. Scoundrels is a free philosophical discussion group where a trained philosopher thinks alongside you—no lectures, no debates. Just careful exploration where ideas get taken seriously. No background needed. What participants say: "The intellectual companionship I was missing." in Clatsop County. Come once. See why you'll return.