#philosophy #cheatsheet Created at 220623 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 220623 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Nick Gray - The 2-Hour Cocktail Party]] # Philo cafe cheatsheet Here is a Markdown cheatsheet for Philo Cafe facilitators: | Topic | Description | |:-:|:-:| | Purpose | Promote open-mindedness, critical thinking, and exchange of ideas through thoughtful discussion | | Choose a topic | Select a broad philosophical theme or question to spark interest and debate | | Research the topic | Familiarize yourself with main ideas, arguments, and counterarguments. Helps facilitate discussion. | | Establish ground rules | Set guidelines to ensure everyone feels welcome sharing thoughts. <br> Listen actively, respect others, avoid attacks/interruptions. | | Prepare questions | Develop open-ended questions to provoke reflection and discussion. <br> No right/wrong answers. Encourage critical thinking and sharing perspectives. | | Create atmosphere | Ensure venue is comfortable and inviting. <br> Arrange seating in a circle/semi-circle. Provide refreshments if possible. | | Facilitate discussion | Guide conversation and ensure everyone speaks. <br> Encourage sharing thoughts while balancing speaking/listening. | | Be flexible | Be open to changing direction of conversation. <br> Address any conflicts or misunderstandings. | | Encourage critical thinking | Gently challenge assumptions, consider alternatives, question beliefs. <br> Foster deeper, more meaningful conversation. | | Reflect & wrap up | Encourage sharing key takeaways, insights, new questions. <br> Thank everyone and invite to future events. | Some additional tips: • Speak clearly and with confidence to engage participants • Make eye contact, smile, and use hand gestures to appear open and enthusiastic • Give participants time to think before responding to a question • Ask follow up questions to explore ideas in more depth • Share your own perspectives to encourage others to open up, but avoid dominating the conversation • Thank participants for their contributions to show appreciation for their thoughts and time