“Philosophy today has moved a long way from that stereotype of the lonely thinker. Its practice is becoming ever more communal. As well as attending discussion circles, salons, debating clubs, literary-philosophical societies and events from the likes of TED, 5×15, the School of Life and Intelligence Squared, people are gathering in philosophy clubs, Socrates cafés, Enlightenment cafés, even ‘death cafés’ (for those who want to reflect together on mortality). Music festivals, too, such as Latitude and Bestival have their own ‘ideas tents’ – yes, philosophy is one of the new rock ‘n’ rolls. But how can the current wave of philosophical clubs ensure they are more than a fashionable trend?”