About
The Socrates Café is a philosophical discussion at Motion Coffee in Amsterdam on Sunday 8 November 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00. Participants bring questions and think aloud together; it is not a lecture.
What to expect
This is a philosophical discussion about fundamental human questions, not a lecture.
- Participants bring questions and make it work
- Organizers facilitate, not lecture
- Discuss, inquire and think aloud with respect
- People from very different backgrounds join
- Cafe has 16 reserved seats
- Arrive on time for the whole discussion
- Challenge ideas, not the person
Questions
When does The Socrates Café — Sunday Morning at Motion Coffee start and end?
The Socrates Café — Sunday Morning at Motion Coffee runs Sunday, 8 November 2026, 10:00 until 12:00.
Where is The Socrates Café — Sunday Morning at Motion Coffee?
The Socrates Café — Sunday Morning at Motion Coffee takes place at Motion Coffee, Eerste Van Swindenstraat 547, Amsterdam.
How much are tickets for The Socrates Café — Sunday Morning at Motion Coffee?
The Socrates Café — Sunday Morning at Motion Coffee is free to enter.
How do I register?
Register via Meetup:
What should I know before I come?
Try to arrive on time so you can join the whole discussion.
Bring your most puzzling questions, creativity, curiosity and genuine interest.
Respect is the main rule; you can challenge ideas, but not the person.
The cafe has 16 reserved seats.
See previously discussed questions: docs.google.com
More background is in the Meetup group description; ask the organizer if you have questions.
What if I am on the waitlist?
An overflow group can be self-organized if there is another moderator and a nearby venue available.
Amsterdam
Getting there
Motion Coffee, Eerste Van Swindenstraat 547, 1093 LC Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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