If you are curious and questioning about the world and its people you might like to join us. You would be made very welcome. The Philosophy Group is open to all Aughton and Ormskirk u3a members and a previous knowledge of philosophy is not required.

Please click on the links above to send a message to Rob or Christine for further information. If you would prefer to chat to either of us, please leave a contact number in your message and we will call you back.

Upcoming meetings:

• July 3rd 2026: (CANCELLED) The Philosophy of Time

Examples of previous topics:

• June 6th 2025: Aristotle, Greek philosopher (384 - 322 BC)
• July 4th 2025: Happiness - What is its true source?
• August 1st 2025: Iris Murdoch, Philosopher and Novelist (1919 - 1999)
• September 5th 2025: The Ethics of Surrogacy
• October 3rd 2025: Philosophy of Religion
• December 5th 2025: The Christmas Carol Service (Why do atheists attend?)
• February 6th 2026 : Confucius, Chinese philosopher (c.551 – c. 479 BCE). A Look at his life and work.
• March 6th 2026: William James (1842 - 1910), American Philosopher. One of the founders of the philosophical school known as Pragmatism.
• May 1st 2026: Personal Identity : What is it that makes you the same person over time?
• June 5th 2026: Should the bad character of an artist affect our assessment of their art?