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-based association of people interested philosophy. It was founded in 1998. It aims to bridge the gap between professional and amateur philosophers, by holding talks, lectures and debates. Many of its events are held in pubs; and others in adult education colleges.

According to its website, its aims are: "to encourage philosophical debate between professional and non-professional philosophers in a non-technical way; to provide a forum for an active exchange of ideas and information; to give guidance and information concerning courses as well as relevant literature in philosophy; to inspire those interested in philosophy to develop their interest further."

It is believed to be the largest philosophy organisation in London in terms of membership. Its bi-annual Public Lecture is often attended by more than 100 people and its monthly Kant's Cave talks, which are often given by notable academics, regularly draw 70 or so people to a room above a pub in Euston

Euston

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During the early years of the new millennium it organised a series of Round Table debates in which four leading philosophers and an audience of around 150 people would debate issues such as the relationship between science and philosophy.

The PFA Public Lectures are a series of lectures held every six months or so (from around 2003 onwards) in which a well-known thinker gives a lecture and then holds a lengthy discussion session with the audience. The lectures give members of the public the opportunity to question and discuss with internationally-known philosophers who have included as Simon Blackburn

Simon Blackburn

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, Antony Flew

Antony Flew

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, Piers Benn

Piers Benn

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, Jonathan Glover

Jonathan Glover

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, Anthony Grayling, Ted Honderich

Ted Honderich

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, Moshe Machover

Moshé Machover

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, Nicholas Maxwell

Nicholas Maxwell

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, Mary Margaret McCabe, Mary Midgley

Mary Midgley

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, David Papineau

David Papineau

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, Janet Radcliffe Richards

Janet Radcliffe Richards

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, Jo Wolff, Raymond Tallis

Raymond Tallis

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, and Colin Wilson

Colin Wilson

Colin Henry Wilson is a prolific English writer who first came to prominence as a philosopher and novelist. Wilson has since written widely on true crime, mysticism and other topics. He prefers calling his philosophy new existentialism or phenomenological existentialism.- Early biography:Born and...

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Other regular monthly Philosophy For All events include a philosophy film club, a feminist philosophy forum and regular Philosophical Walks in the countryside around London.