Last May, the Council of the Philosophical Society approved my proposal to give official recognition to affiliated groups of the Philosophical Society. Any Society member can start up an affiliated group. Affiliated groups are free to use the Philosophical Society Seal logo in their posters and other advertising materials. In addition, the Philosophical Society member who leads an affiliated group is entitled to use the Philosophical Society letterhead.
Affiliated groups are responsible for their own funding.
Membership dues are paid to the group Treasurer, not to the Society. Each affiliated group is expected to subscribe fully to the aims and principles of the Philosophical Society. Discussions should be free and open, without bar to religion, race or creed. Members should treat one another with courtesy and respect at all times. The aim is to share our enthusiasm for philosophy, to strive for understanding, to become better persons through the study of philosophy and its history, and through the exercise of our powers of reason in all aspects of our lives.