The Political Animals are a book discussion group who meet up in Central London every 8 weeks or so to have a  few drinks and talk about our reading in political and moral philosophy. For previous sessions we've read everything from philosophy of science to critiques of humanism and modern capitalism - we've taken on contemporary thinkers like Tony Judt, JK Galbraith,  and John Gray as well as classics like J.S. Mill, Nietzsche, Machiavelli, Marx, Weber, Popper, Hayek and Sartre. We try to keep …

Philosopher's Cafes are bringing philosophy back to its original intention of providing food for thought for people in everyday life and encouraging them to lead, more examined lives. Socrates practiced philosophy in the marketplace, taking on all comers, willing to discuss anything with anyone, anytime. This is the tradition of the philosopher's cafe. If you’re tired of being given your opinions, fed up with tabloid culture and no-brainer movies, you’ve got 157 channels and nothing worth watchi …

Theosophy is the perennial philosophy that gives the knowledge and practical teaching to develop one’s true potential. It includes: The states of consciousness in life and death Reincarnation, karma and the law of cyclic return The art and practice of contemplation and meditation The perennial philosophy taught by the great Masters of Wisdom. By integrating the ancient and rational ideas on religion, science and philosophy into our lives, we become better able to think through the important issu …

London Black Atheists, despite the name Black, is a group that welcomes all atheists. We want to free our minds and our communities from all religious pollution and corruption. Our mission is to encourage ethnic peoples of all stripes and particularly of the African Diaspora to come out as atheists to other atheists. We will not reveal your identity publicly. We provide a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for people who want to declare themselves as atheists but are wary of receivin …

Politics made personal - and personality made political This meet-up is for the purpose of exploring a new dimension in political practice that is summed up in Dr Mike Roth's claim: the quality of our personal and political judgments stems directly from the intelligence and the rapport that we are able to embody in the inter-personal space. (for more on "inter-personal space" follow this link: http://bit.ly/yqdaWi#inter-personal%20space ) Mikes claim - that our politics can only be as good as th …

If you are running or managing a small business (or want to be) then lets get together frequently to share ideas, tips and connections. The Business Booster Academy is committed to providing an education and growth community for you as you develop your business. Growing a business is massively challenging...a constant struggle if not done correctly, and so this group is committed to learning a better way to grow and committed to working together whenever we can share. Yes it matters to succeed b …