Palm Harbor Socrates Cafe
This group meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 P.M. and the third Thurdsay of each month at 1:00 P.M. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor, Florida 34683
Friday, April 8, 2011
April, 2011 Evening
Do our views on “conservatism vs. liberalism” change as we age?
The U.S. must reinstate the draft.
Why do people select a specific religion?
Is there such a thing as “human nature” and if so can it be changed.
Most agree, we are overpopulated. What should we do about it?
Why can majority rule be dangerous to human rights?
Advertising/Madison Avenue is the root of all modern ills.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
March, 2011 Daytime
Have we psychologically evolved?
Are love and jealousy the same emotion?
If there is a discreet, overly self-serving culture in Congress, should it be addressed by the public, and how?
Are we God?
Is McCarthyism being reborn as Kingism?"
Friday, March 4, 2011
March, 2011 Evening
Do miracles happen or are they just events that have been erroneously labeled?
The U.S bears at least some responsibility for the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and terror since WWII.
Religious morality is false morality.
Scientology is no less valid a religion than Mormonism or Islam.
What is a mistake?
Is suicide ever justified?
Do taxes satisfy our obligations to “society”- nation/neighbors?
Thursday, February 24, 2011
February, 2011 Daytime
Was the beginning divine or random?
What policy should govern U.S. treatment of illegal aliens residing in the U.S?
Given enough geological time what species will be the next “dominant” life form? Does it exist or will it have to evolve?
Does freedom of speech allow false/misleading statements/ads?
What is virtue?
What makes a good parent?
Labels:
beginning,
divine,
freedom of speech,
illegal aliens,
life form,
parent,
policy,
random,
time,
virtue
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
February, 2011 Evening
What responsibilities, if any, does an individual have to improve society and the lives of others?
Money versus barter. Pros and cons.
Capital versus labor. Which is more important?
Capitalism--the root of all evil?
Why do otherwise normal people molest children?
The purpose of an economy is to serve the society.
Is our constitution outdated and if so how can it be fixed other than amendments?
Labels:
amendments,
barter,
capital,
capitalism,
constitution,
economy,
evil,
labor,
money,
responsibility,
society
Thursday, January 20, 2011
January, 2011 Daytime
What can we/should we do about ads that advocate violence (images in the crosshairs, for instance)?
Why don’t we do something about it?
Can the U.S. government withstand a religious takeover and become a modified theocracy?
What person now living do you most admire? Why?
Why be ethical?
Should medical and related advertising be more closely regulated?
Labels:
advertising,
ethical,
government,
medical profession,
regulation,
takeover,
theocracy,
violence
Monday, January 10, 2011
January, 2011 Evening
What is the purpose of society?
What choices do you regard as the hardest to make in life?
Should euthanasia be legalized in this country?
Is there intelligent life elsewhere? If so, have they visited us?
What is justice? Is it important?
Labels:
choices,
euthanasia,
intelligent life,
justice,
society
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