Philosophy Workshop "The Art of Disagreeing Well"
About this Event
In this session, we will turn our attention to Disagreeing Well.
Savannah is a facilitator who helps people navigate disagreement and understand one another across divides. She has extensive experience leading workshops on topics almost guaranteed to surface differences - politics, conflict, identity - giving people the tools to welcome important discussions confidently and safely, rather than shut them down.
Her TEDx talk, Being Right Is Overrated, sets out the belief behind her work: that when engaging with people we disagree with, the goal isn't to win the argument, but to build the relationship. She brings this same practical approach to the Disagreeing Well workshop, helping people practise disagreement in low-stakes settings so the skills are there when it counts.
As always, The Philosopher’s Yard provides a welcoming space for thoughtful dialogue and reflection. Whether you are well-versed in philosophy or simply curious, this is an opportunity to share perspectives and engage with others in a friendly, open environment.
The event will take place at BRIG Café at The Warehouse, located in Birmingham city centre.
Tickets are £5, with a buy one, get one free offer if you're attending with a friend. As a registered charity, all ticket revenue supports Philosophers' Yard events and activities.
If paying for a ticket is not financially feasible, please contact . A small number of free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Find out more about The Philosophers's Yard or about our other philosophy events on our website.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Informal Networking
Info: Participants are expected to make themselves comfortable, and if wanted, speak amongst themselves, before the host introduces the meetup.
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Freeform Conversation
Info: After a short introduction of the event, the host will introduce the participants to a list of prompting questions on the topic meant to spark conversation at their table.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:25 PM
Facilitated Workshop
Host: Savannah Hanson
Info: Savannah is a facilitator who helps people navigate disagreement and understand one another across divides. She has extensive experience leading workshops on topics almost guaranteed to surface differences- politics, conflict, identity - giving people the tools to welcome important discussions confidently and safely, rather than shut them down.
Her TEDx talk, Being Right Is Overrated, sets out the belief behind her work: that when engaging with people we disagree with, the goal isn't to win the argument, but to build the relationship. She brings this same practical approach to the Disagreeing Well workshop, helping people practise disagreement in low-stakes settings so the skills are there when it counts.
🕑: 08:25 PM - 08:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Info: The host will guide the participants through closing activities such as feedback forms or learning about future The Philosophers' Yard events.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 2.50 to GBP 5.00
