Past Events:
Free Will
Our event on Free Will took place on 3rd October 2024 and featured talks from Dr Jussi Suikkanen, who introduced some of the key concepts in the free will debate, and Dr Ali-Reza Bhojani, who provided an overview of philosophical responses from within the Islamic tradition and their implications for contemporary questions around ethics.
This event also featured live music from Andrey Fjeldstad from Birmingham Royal Conservatoire.
Meetup - Purpose and Meaning
Our September 2024 meetup was on the topic of 'purpose and meaning' and featured a talk from Sam Braham.
Meetup - Spirituality
In our August 2024 meetup, we discussed the concept of spirituality, featuring a talk from Dr Selina Stone, founder of the podcast 'Sunday School for Misfits' and author of the bestselling book 'Tarry Awhile, Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith'
Meetup - Human Connection
In our first ever 'Philosophy Meetup' held in July 2024 at Exhale Conscious Bar, we engaged in thought-provoking group discussions, which explored the ways in which we form deep connections with each other.
Democracy
A week before the 2024 general election, an expert panel met to explore the promise and the limitations of our democratic system. The event will began and ended with a live spoken word performance from Bilal Akram.
(No recordings of this live panel event were taken in order to provide a safe space for discussion)
Love (May 2024)
Catch all of the talks and performances from our Love series, including talks from Dr Natasha McKeever, Dr Amy Burge, and Dharmashalin, and an interview with Sadia Azmat.
Legacy (February 2024)
Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian and founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C., explores the ways in which an understanding of history is essential to creating a better future
Consciousness (November 2023)
Revisit the talk from Dr Henry Taylor: 'What is consciousness? Two answers', as well as the performances from Live Music Entertainment.
Individualism and Collectivism (May - June 2023)
The Philosophers' Yard's first series on Individualism and Collectivism, featured talks from Basics of Sikhi, ConnectFutures, Dr Herjeet Marway, The Equal Group, and Sobia Iqbal.