Welcome to Philosofarian!

(we’re glad you found us)

Most people hear "philosophy" and assume they need to know a bunch of big words, or the reading list to be prepared, or just more confidence intellectually. None of that applies here. The thinking you’re doing right now is already worth something.

What catches most first-timers off guard is there's no right answer…AND that…feels good? Weird. We know. Everything we do together will leave you with more questions. More wonder. A lot of people realize that was something missing in their daily lives.

Philosofarian runs three kinds of events, and they're different enough that people often find one is their favorite “flavor.”

Wit & Wisdom is a monthly public talk. A philosopher builds a perspective on a real question or hosts a conversation with a thoughtful person and then opens the floor for Q&A. There’s usually 15-20 minutes for the formal session questions and then we invite anyone who’s interested to continue chatting informally. It is at Fort George Brewery Lovell Showroom.

Scoundrels is a weekly small-group discussion guided by a philosopher. There’s a short kickoff unpacking a question that can be taken in a variety of directions. And then the conversation begins following the wondering of the group. The philosopher manages the flow of the conversation and brings up relevant philosophy nuggets and frames that help the conversation. There are two weekly sessions. Wednesdays at Bridge & Tunnel bottle shop and Saturdays at the Catalyst.

Classes are multi-session courses, usually two hours long. One hour of teaching and one hour talking through the content. There’s no reading or writing required, but they are rigorous. Classes are held at the Catalyst - Philosofarian’s home base at 264 W. Marine Dr. Astoria, OR. This is a great option for people who want to go deeper into a subject over time.