Berne’s original Café philosophique, founded in February 1998.

Location:
Bistro Muristalden Berne
Muristrasse 8
3006 Berne
Tel. 031 350 42 50
Bus Nr. 12 in the direction of the Paul Klee Center, bus stop Liebegg (the first after the Bear Pits)

When:
Monthly, usually on the first Sunday (except during the vacation months of July, August and October), between 11.30 and 13.30. (The Bistro opens at 11.00)

Procedure:

The moderating philosopher opens the discussion at 11.30 with a request for proposals of topics. Typically four to eight themes are then presented for voting by the audience, whereby each person can use two votes. Depending on the results, the philosopher may then combine topics, and in a second round, the most popular is chosen for discussion.

Talk continues until 13.30. The moderating philosopher leads the discussion, summarizes ocasionally, and intervenes where necessary.

In the audience, the person holding the microphone has the right to speak. During the discussion, refreshments may be ordered and consumed.

No specialized knowledge is required of the audience in advance and preparation for the meeting is not necessary.