Building Community Around the Practice of Philosophy
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The Apeiron Society of Calgary is a community passionate about big ideas that matter.
Through our bi-weekly talks, pop-up events, and annual symposium in Kannaskis, we're building a public forum where people learn to use philosophy to lead more intentional, reflective lives. |
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Flagship Programs
The Apeiron Speaker Series (Bi-Weekly)
Bi-weekly talks and group discussions about big ideas that matter. The Speaker Series is facilitated by leading experts from across a range of disciplines—from philosophy to literature, to history, psychology, and biomedicine.
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The Annual Kananskis Symposium
An annual gathering of community members and academic specialists in Kananaskis, for a weekend of thematic lectures, group reflections, and wonderful conversations
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The Apeiron Speaker Series (W26) — Up Next:
“Excellence of a Human and Political Kind”: Socrates and the City; Rhetoric and Argument; Philosophy and Truth
Mark Migotti
(University of Calgary; The Apeiron Society of Calgary)
January 20, 2026
Mark Migotti
(University of Calgary; The Apeiron Society of Calgary)
January 20, 2026
Event Description:
In the bulk of this talk I will mine the first few pages of Socrates’s speech in response to the charges laid against him of not believing in the gods of the Athens for insight into his conception of philosophy and his approach to it. In the course of doing this, I will comment on his characteristic mode of philosophical discussion, the elenchus; a testing of beliefs by question and answer, objection and refutation, and on his conception of the good life for human beings.
Mark Migotti is President of the Apeiron Society and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Calgary, where he has taught for nearly thirty years.
Practical Information:
🗓️ Date: January 20, 2026.
⌚ Time: 19:00 — 21:00
🗺️ Address: Scandinavian Centre, 739 – 20th Ave NW, Calgary.
This event is open to non-members. Do drop-in!
Please contact [email protected] to request more information.
In the bulk of this talk I will mine the first few pages of Socrates’s speech in response to the charges laid against him of not believing in the gods of the Athens for insight into his conception of philosophy and his approach to it. In the course of doing this, I will comment on his characteristic mode of philosophical discussion, the elenchus; a testing of beliefs by question and answer, objection and refutation, and on his conception of the good life for human beings.
Mark Migotti is President of the Apeiron Society and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Calgary, where he has taught for nearly thirty years.
Practical Information:
🗓️ Date: January 20, 2026.
⌚ Time: 19:00 — 21:00
🗺️ Address: Scandinavian Centre, 739 – 20th Ave NW, Calgary.
This event is open to non-members. Do drop-in!
Please contact [email protected] to request more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
— Do I need to have studied philosophy to become a member?
— Do I need to prepare in advance before attending one of the Apeiron Society of Calgary's philosophy events?
— Can I drop in to try out an event before committing to a membership with the Apeiron Society?
— What are the benefits of getting a membership in Apeiron Society of Calgary?
— Can members participate in planning, organizing, or leading activities with the Apeiron Society?
- Not at all! Our philosophy events and programs are open to people of all backgrounds.
— Do I need to prepare in advance before attending one of the Apeiron Society of Calgary's philosophy events?
- You need nothing but a hunger for big ideas! The Apeiron Society of Calgary strives to ensure that our philosophy events are accessible to all, requiring no preparation beforehand.
— Can I drop in to try out an event before committing to a membership with the Apeiron Society?
- Absolutely! We ask that non-members donate $10 as a drop-in fee for each event attended. If you decide you want to become a member of the Apeiron Society, then you can have your donations to go towards your membership fee. Just reach out to us at [email protected] and let us know!
— What are the benefits of getting a membership in Apeiron Society of Calgary?
- You'll be able to attend our Speaker Series for free, receive discounted (and preferential) access to our annual Kananskis Symposium, and be invited to attend our pop-up philosophy events and after-event socials! In short, you'll be a part of our community!
— Can members participate in planning, organizing, or leading activities with the Apeiron Society?
- Yes! All members are welcome to suggest, plan, or help lead a philosophy event with the Apeiron Society of Calgary. In the past, we've helped members deliver talks in our Speaker Series as well as organize their own pop-up philosophy events.