"Instead of the modernist quest for meaning in a chaotic world, the postmodern author eschews, often playfully, the possibility of meaning, and the postmodern novel is often a parody of this quest. Postmodern authors also tend to celebrate chance over craft, and further employ metafiction to undermine the writer's authority. Another characteristic of postmodern literature is the questioning of distinctions between high and low culture through the use of pastiche, the combination of subjects and …

Quick Stories are really great stories you can read in five minutes. So... on the way to work, sitting in the park, lazing around with a martini in the evening, maybe even waiting for that friend who is always late to show up... Our group's mission is to write and then publish our stories in a series of volumes. The idea is that we all write our own stories and we all help everyone else gets theirs to a point where they are ready to be published. In terms of publishing, we've set up a system w …

After a two year absence, the London Philosophy Now Meetup Group relaunched in 2011. We are a group of people interested in ideas, and include local readers of Philosophy Now magazine. We meet about once a month in a pub in central London to discuss different philosophical questions.

This group is for anyone who has an interest and passion for personal development. Please join us if you have an interest in reading self help books and would like to have discussions about parts of books that interest you and enrich your perspective on life, through participation in friendly dialogue with like minded people. I have started this group because I believe personal development is the fundamental factor that aids people to progress in all areas of their lives and would love to share …

Do you need a place to voice your ideas, thoughts, collaborate, debate and challenge within a sociable and friendly environment, then join The Enfield Debaters. Monthly meetups to discuss chosen topics, from political, social, environmental, fashion, religion, historical to even comical. There will be events with guest speakers, with the emphasis on sociable, drinks and food. All are welcome to join and participate in discussions.

Bringing together some of the leading figures within Business Psychology. Glow at work Masterclasses offer an intimate audience with world renowned experts. These events provide a buzzing environment for networking across disciplines as well as discovering best practice and cutting edge research, with each masterclass focusing on its own topical theme. http://www.glowatwork.com/events.html

Our Meet Ups show a selection of the world's best talks by the world's best speakers from the ted.com website. We might show 6 talks including 2 'feature presentations' which we subsequently discuss. The discussions are facilitated and begin in very small groups (pairs or 3s) so people can share ideas in a very safe environment and then we open it up to the whole group for further discussion. We are a great and diverse bunch of thinkers who care about the world and are generally keen to make a d …

This is an opportunity for London writers (novelists, poets, Orwellian journalists) to get together in conducive surroundings to have a drink and to discuss plots, characters, literary techniques, writing styles and methods, and to discuss the styles and writings of novelists we love. As members get to know each other, if they want to share drafts or excerpts of what they're writing that would be great too - hence the title draft soc. With a relaxed setting and a friendly group of people I'm hop …

The UK Psychotherapy and Coaching Group is for everyone interested in psychotherapy, counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and coaching. Everyone is welcome. The aim of the group is to host meet ups with leading practitioners from many disciplines and approaches to psychotherapy, counselling and coaching. Some events will be in association with other meet up groups and societies. The group also aims to provide a forum for information, networking and socialising. Everyone is welcome, whether you are …

This meetup is for anyone who desires inner & outer peace. If you have read 'The Power of Now', 'The Artists Way', 'Wishes fulfilled', or any other great spiritual book, then this meetup is for you. I wish to set up courses, classes, and social meetups that allow like minded seekers of truth to join together to discuss and practice the knowledge and tools for inner awakening that these books provide.

The main aim of this group is to promote debate and discussion. We could chose a topic prior to the session, which will give each of us the time to find good points to talk about. These topics could be current affairs, philosophy, international relations, ethics, subject related (such as science). You could meet new people, have a laugh and have a good time in general. These debates are nothing serious. However, we could try to have a "panel" who can give points to each side and chose a winning …

'Vedanta' means the 'end of knowledge'. It presents the philosophy of life and living to combine continual action with enduring peace. Vedanta is the digest of knowledge laid down by sages and thinkers from time immemorial. It belongs to one and all with no distinctions whatsoever. Swami Parthasarathy, the founder of the Vedanta Academy and its chapters worldwide, has translated subtle philosophic themes into practical application for business and living. He is a best selling author, corporate r …

Are you of above average intelligence? are you unique? do you like to have fun? Then this group is for you. Please don't be intimidated by these descriptions anyone who feels they are the above can join even if no one else thinks you are! Also just by having above average intelligence you will be unique in some way. Also fun here doesn't mean you like to spend your weekends clubbing and drinking all night! It means you like to joke and have a laugh, have interesting conversations and do and lear …

I would like to set up my own meeting group in Henley-on-Thames with like-minded people, with a focus on healing, spirituality, complementary medicine and just anyone who wants to come really (pop music, quantum physics, you name it etc). I don't think there's anything like this here in Henley although I have started to attend others round about. Would anyone be interested in attending if I could organise it - or have friends who might be interested? I was thinking we could have themed evenings …

This is a group for Iranian professionals and students for networking and socialization.

Jeśli chcesz poznać nowych ludzi, poszerzyć horyzonty myślowe, porozmawiać w luźnej atmosferze, albo zasięgnąć porady od inych osób na emigracji to nasze "Spotkania przy kawie" są idealną ku temu okazją.

If you are starting a new business whether it is a social enterprise, tech or hi tech, the next facebook or something more modest you want to join us!  We are a group by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs specialising in starting up businesses. If you would like to help out let us know If you want to apply for Programme entry please check out the eligibility. Accelerace runs free and paid for sessions (to cover costs).  The free sessions are in the evening and typcially follow a case study, present …

This group is dedicated to the discussion of political philosophy in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Poitical philosophy is a fascinating discussion topic because it requires the participants to examine and their own and others opinons regarding some of the most important aspects of life. No prior knowledge of political philosophy is required in order to participate, just an open mind!

To bring Persians speakings Londoners together. این گروه برای کنار هم جمع کردن فارسی زبان های لندن هست و می تونه مکانی باشه برای ایرانی هایی که تازه به این شهر بزرگ اومدند تا با دیگر همزبانان آشنا بشوند قراره که برنامه های گروهی جالبی رو با هم ترتیب بدیم. جاهای جدیدی رو در لندن کشف کنیم. رستوران های ایرانی رو امتحان کنیم. اگر آفتاب بود پیک نیک بریم و خلاصه از این کارا این گروه خیلی آزاد و باز هست و هر کسی می تونه قرار بذاره و یا در قراری شرکت کنه یا نکنه. مثله خونه خاله می مونه. هیچ اجباری هم د …

Live in Twickenham or surrounding areas? Want to improve your foreign language skills and meet some interesting people at the same time? It doesn't matter where you are from, or what level you are at - we welcome everyone! You'll experience an easygoing, informal environment, and you'll see an improvement in your language in no time. We'd love to see you there!!

Why join Women of Culture and what is it about? Women of Culture, formerly called Women of Colour, is a group aimed at women living in London, who would like to socialise, make friends or connections with women of different ethnicities in London – as well as learn about and widen their knowledge about different cultures in various ways, be that via a restaurant or a festival. Culture has many meanings. It can be a way of life for someone, or it can be a person’s background, or it can simply be …

A reading and discussion group on issues relating to the continent of Africa. We will read and discuss books written by African authors, we will analyse issues about the portrayal of Africa in the media - we will think objectively about the future of the continent. It would be great to meet others who are passionate about the continent of Africa and would like to actively participate in its development.

Hello to all you lovely singles! Thank you for stopping by. Welcome to the home of speed dating for London's most eligible Romeos and Juliets.I dare you to leave one of our meets ups without meeting at least one fantastic new person. Our events aim to bring together like minded people in stylish,friendly and fun venues. All Our meet ups have a relaxed feel, so it's ideal to come alone or with friends. So what are you waiting for? Join us at our next event!

Connected is a community open to all, discussing our life issues and seeing how God addresses them in the Bible. We have meetups every Sunday evening. We get going at 6pm with drinks, nibbles, table football, table tennis etc. and we get the discussions going at 6:30. Each week we focus on a particular topic and talk about how we and others think about it, as well as thinking about what the Bible has to say about it. Connected is open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We really want to h …

This group is created for newbies and renowned to be and more renowned writers who wish to join a group of people rather like minded and creative to put together idea and why not stories whether there are factual or fictional. There is no age limit nor creativity limit to join this group, any person from any gender and/or background are welcome. It's the place to be to liberate your freedom of expression. The groups does not accept any liability for any injuries which could result from cause and …

If you love Camden and the night life, then sign-up and meet like minded people. Make new friends & Find new places to go.

So this is the most centralized Fulham location and best time possible for all our meetup group members to meet so hopefully we can do just that! The Broadway Bar & Grill has a bunch of things for us to do, including trivia of course. Trivia starts at 7:00pm on Mondays and ends after 9:00pm, after that the meetup can just hang out at the pub. It's up to the group. Monday night also has the bonus of 2 for 1 Burgers which are really good. This is a fun Quiz, and not to overly intellectual :) So RS …

What is it? A group of like-minded people meeting to talk about life, the universe and everything. What happens? Together, we’ll come up with a topic to discuss based on a stimulus e.g. a picture, news story or object and then we’ll discuss it. You don’t have to be well read, and you are welcome to sit back and enjoy the debate if you don’t want to join in. It’s all about enquiry and the 4 Cs: Caring - being sensitive and charitable towards others’ ideas; Collaboration - Working together to get …