How To Think Like A Philosopher

In this relaxed salon discussion, Philosopher Julian Baggini and guests explore how the exemplary habits and principles of the best philosophers can help us to think better. They will take as their cue Baggini’s new book How to Think Like a Philosopher, in which he offers 12 key principles for a more humane, balanced and rational approach to thinking.

Issues on the agenda include the importance and perils of “questioning everything”, the necessity of taking care with language, the requirement to think widely and with others, and of modesty, self-scrutiny and persistence. Find out why good thinking isn’t just a matter of logical rigour and applying critical thinking tools but requires virtues of character such as the desire for sincerity and accuracy.

‘In an age which fetishizes novelty and innovation, there is a need to relearn the greatest lessons from the past and appreciate that what is timeless is always timely,’ says Baggini.

In the first half, Baggini will be joined by Lisa Bortolotti and Rebecca Buxton to revisit the lessons from the past and discuss the key principles for good thinking. After a short break to grab a drink, the audience will drive the discussion of the second half with their questions and suggestions for topics that need a dose of clarity. Learn how to think like a philosopher in live time! The event will be followed by book signing.