Toowoomba Philosophy & Book Club
Discussion Charter
Last updated: November 1, 2025
This charter keeps the group kind, on-topic, and good to return to. It tells you what you can expect, and what we ask of everyone who comes.
Your rights
- To be treated with kindness and respect.
- To be heard without interruption and to share time fairly.
- To ask honest questions and to change your mind if you hear something persuasive.
- To have ideas challenged without personal criticism.
- To a focused, safe, on-topic discussion.
- To raise concerns or suggestions privately with the organiser at yasmin@toowoombaphilosophy.com.
Our rules
- Be kind & respectful. Critique ideas, not people.
- Share the floor. Step up if you’ve been quiet; step back if you’ve spoken a lot.
- Listen before disagreeing. Try to restate what you heard before responding.
- Seek wisdom, not victory. Curiosity first. Questions before rebuttals.
- Stay on topic & one at a time. Don’t interrupt; stay with the current line of thought.
- Safety & facilitation. The organiser may pause, redirect or ask for a break to keep things constructive. Persistent breaches may mean leaving the session.
- Respect privacy and boundaries. Don’t pass around people’s email/phone number or use the list to advertise other groups without consent.
- Feedback is welcome, but keep it respectful. Send thoughts by email rather than taking over the meeting.
Agreement
By RSVPing you agree to follow this charter. If you have accessibility needs, sensitivities, or you’re unsure how something here applies to you, email yasmin@toowoombaphilosophy.com.