Description
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What is Philosophy Society (PhilSoc)?
PhilSoc is for everybody interested in philosophy, no matter the major or year of study. It’s the place to explore a wide range of topics, perspectives, and approaches from current events to out-there theories, from the seemingly mundane to the bizarre. All will be inspected with a critical eye and the elegant tools that philosophy provides. Whether you have a passing interest or are committed to discipline for the long haul, everyone has a point of view they can contribute.
We encourage our members to share their passions. If you have a keen interest in a particular topic or want to talk about a book you’ve read, you are welcome to come and give a small presentation as a spark point for discussion. Contact us through our socials or email one of our committee members and we’ll try and find you a date!
When do we meet?
We have two weekly meetings:
Wednesday 7pm - Late Discussion Group upstairs at the Brewhouse & Kitchen on Cotham Hill. The heart of PhilSoc, a mixture of group discussions, panels, debates, talks, movie nights, and more!
Saturday 10am-1pm Coffee Morning at In Via Lactea (at the bottom of Christmas Steps). A more relaxed and less structured meeting over coffee and a cinnamon bun.
In addition, we will be arranging a few trips throughout the year to do some philosophy in the field. Will it be so easy to justify eating meat when you’re face-to-face with the animals themselves?
Socials
Join our Whatsapp and Discord for memes and philosophical discussions.
Follow our Instagram, Facebook page, or Twitter for the latest on events.
Fill out this form to register interest in our reading groups.
23/24 Committee
President - Weez Melhuish
Vice President - Hugo Fraser
Treasurer - Rufus Shire
Secretary - Xane Miles
Equalities Officer - Jamie Jewkes
Media Representative - Filippo Fabrizi
Engagement Officer - Ella Andow
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
