Philosophy Café
A friendly space for exploring diverse viewpoints, the Philosophy Café aims to facilitate genuine dialogue, mutual understanding, and self-reflection among the Salisbury community.
The Café is free and open to the public. It meets once a month during the school year, with a new question for every session. It is sponsored by the Philosophy Department and moderated by Philosophy Department faculty.
For school year 2025-2026, the Café is meeting on the second Saturday of the month, 9.30-11am, at the Newton Street Community Center, 306 Newton St, Salisbury.
Upcoming meeting:
What Can't AI Replace 
Saturday, February 14, 2026 • 9:30-11 a.m.
Questions from past meetings include:
- Can we really understand each other?
- What, if anything, separates a human from a machine?
- Do we need religion for spirituality?
- Does one’s worth depend on their contribution to society?
- Does true love exist?
- Would the world be better without suffering?
- Is nature inherently valuable?
- What makes something authentic?
- Can we reinvent ourselves?
Contact Dr. Yujia Song ( ysong@salisbury.edu) to learn more - or suggest questions you want to discuss at the Café.
