Astoria, Oregon · Est. 02012 · Free & open to all
TALK.
THINK.
BELONG.
Community philosophy on Oregon's edge, where curious minds gather. No background needed.
Our new home at 264 W. Marine Drive. Classes, conversations and open hours, all free.
See what's happening there →Week of October 7
Can non-human intelligence ever be understood by humans?
Talk it through at Scoundrels: Wed 5:30 PM at Bridge & Tunnel · Sat 10 AM at The Catalyst
How Scoundrels works →
Choose your path
SEE IT. LEARN IT. DO IT. ASK IT.
Monthly talks where a philosopher takes a hard question apart. Now in its 13th season.
2nd Thursdays · 7 PM · Fort George Lovell Showroom
Next talk →Multi-week courses with Seth Tichenor. Rigorous, never stuffy, and free.
Indian Philosophy · Philosophical Ethics · at The Catalyst
See the classes →Weekly small-group conversations. Talk a lot or mostly listen; both work.
Wednesdays at Bridge & Tunnel · Saturdays at The Catalyst
Join a conversation →Drop in with a question, or just come read or write in the space.
Fridays 12–6 PM, plus most open hours when a class isn't in session
Visit The Catalyst →
Our new home
COME SEE THE CATALYST
After years of borrowing rooms around town, Philosofarian has a place of its own: a home for classes, Saturday Scoundrels, Ask a Philosopher, and anyone who wants a place to think.
- Address
- 264 W. Marine Drive
Astoria, OR 97103 - Open hours
- Wed10 AM–5 PMThu10 AM–5:30 PMFri12–6 PMSat10 AM–6 PMSun10 AM–5 PM
- Getting in
- One small step (about 2 inches), then a gentle ramp with a low wall to steady yourself. Wheelchair-accessible restroom.
- Inside
- Movable chairs (plus two benches) and a quiet room, even on Marine Drive. Street parking nearby.
By the numbers
A COMMUNITY THAT KEEPS SHOWING UP
First time?
WONDERING IF PHILOSOPHY IS “FOR YOU”? YOU'RE NOT ALONE.
You don't need the vocabulary, the reading list or the confidence. You can talk a lot, a little, or just listen.
Everything we do is free. Join the 42 Club with a monthly gift, or give once. Tax-deductible.