Philosophy Cafe — Wrestling with the Big Questions
The young adult engages in genuine philosophical discussion on a big question: free will, the nature of justice, consciousness, the meaning of life, the ethics of technology, or any fundamental question that has occupied thinkers for millennia. This isn't a lecture on philosophy — it's a live philosophical conversation where the young adult develops their own positions, encounters counterarguments, and sits with genuine uncertainty. Through the process, they reveal philosophical reasoning capacity, comfort with intellectual uncertainty, and depth of thought.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
No materials needed — just two minds willing to think hard. This works best in a relaxed setting: a walk, a coffee shop, a living room. The parent should be prepared to engage as a genuine intellectual partner, not an authority. If neither participant has strong philosophical background, that's fine — the questions are accessible and the goal is reasoning, not erudition. If the young adult picks a question not on the list, go with it — enthusiasm matters more than coverage.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.