
Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life?
9°C · 0% rain
Ask AI: is it for me?
Similar events
View allAbout This Event
A philosophy discussion will take place at the Lion and Lobster in Brighton on 4 November 2026. The social portion begins at 18:30, followed by the topic discussion at 19:30. Attendees are encouraged to purchase a drink to support the venue.
Meeting at 18:30 for the social and then the topic starts at 19:30 The social is un-hosted, so bring reading material in case nobody shows up. At 19:30 the focus will be on the topic so please try to link your thoughts and arguments to the topic :-) No knowledge of philosophy is necessary. This is a safe place for people to speak openly so you need to be able to tolerate potentially extreme and disturbing ideas/opinions that you may not agree with. An open minded attitude is all that is required You do not have to speak unless you want to. Just listening is entirely acceptable. This is, as always, a free event however, unless you really cannot afford it, **please purchase a drink to keep the venue happy,** or we will lose it. **Guidance for a good event:** 1. **Start talking about the topic at 19:30 (independently, even if the host isn't there)** 2. **Try to stay on topic (or close to it) for the 2 hours dedicated to it** 3. **If the same people are speaking too much, try to let others speak (also by using the egg timer or other object to do a circle)** Ps. If you are in the middle of a game when the topic starts at 19:30, please move into the area of the main pub. The private room is booked **only** for the philosophy meetup and for the purpose of discussing the topic. If anyone would like to make/advertise an event for free on this group, let us know (philosophy or culture related so pretty much anything: movies, documentaries, poetry night, singing, book club, reading evenings, museum trips, religion related, music concerts, historic, spiritual stuff, dance nights or whatever else you can think of) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2720937008174836
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of lion and lobster.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Similar Events in Brighton
View all →
Wed, 11 Nov 2026
The Hidden World of Fairies & Women
Brighthelm Centre
£16

Wed, 4 Nov 2026
2026 Sussex Asia Centre Annual Lecture by Mishal Husain
Jubilee Lecture Theatre
Free Entry

Wed, 4 Nov 2026
YesStories Sussex | November 2026 – A Night of Inspiration
Adur Outdoor Activities Centre
£6.13

Thu, 5 Nov 2026
Head and Neck Study Day - Day 2 of 2
Queen Victoria Hospital

Thu, 5 Nov 2026
How the human mind has shaped our place among the stars
Wagner Hall

Thu, 5 Nov 2026
Pubs for the people: The fight for the pint and the nation
Caroline of Brunswick
Free Entry
More at lion and lobster
View all →
Wed, 11 Nov 2026
What is being foolish and what is cringe? and what is wrong with them?
lion and lobster

Wed, 18 Nov 2026
7:30pm Is my red your green?
lion and lobster

Wed, 25 Nov 2026
Can something be objectively immoral if nobody is harmed?
lion and lobster

Wed, 2 Dec 2026
Have the climate doomsayers overplayed their hand?
lion and lobster
Frequently asked questions
Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life? takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 18:30.
Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life? is held at lion and lobster in Brighton (24 Sillwood St, Brighton).
The forecast for Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life? is Overcast · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of lion and lobster can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life? can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life?
18:30
lion and lobster · Brighton
Editorial summaryAbout this event
A philosophy discussion will take place at the Lion and Lobster in Brighton on 4 November 2026. The social portion begins at 18:30, followed by the topic discussion at 19:30. Attendees are encouraged to purchase a drink to support the venue.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Meeting at 18:30 for the social and then the topic starts at 19:30 The social is un-hosted, so bring reading material in case nobody shows up. At 19:30 the focus will be on the topic so please try to link your thoughts and arguments to the topic :-) No knowledge of philosophy is necessary. This is a safe place for people to speak openly so you need to be able to tolerate potentially extreme and disturbing ideas/opinions that you may not agree with. An open minded attitude is all that is required You do not have to speak unless you want to. Just listening is entirely acceptable. This is, as always, a free event however, unless you really cannot afford it, **please purchase a drink to keep the venue happy,** or we will lose it. **Guidance for a good event:** 1. **Start talking about the topic at 19:30 (independently, even if the host isn't there)** 2. **Try to stay on topic (or close to it) for the 2 hours dedicated to it** 3. **If the same people are speaking too much, try to let others speak (also by using the egg timer or other object to do a circle)** Ps. If you are in the middle of a game when the topic starts at 19:30, please move into the area of the main pub. The private room is booked **only** for the philosophy meetup and for the purpose of discussing the topic. If anyone would like to make/advertise an event for free on this group, let us know (philosophy or culture related so pretty much anything: movies, documentaries, poetry night, singing, book club, reading evenings, museum trips, religion related, music concerts, historic, spiritual stuff, dance nights or whatever else you can think of) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2720937008174836
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of lion and lobster. Searching near 24 Sillwood St, Brighton; check-in Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Wherelion and lobster
24 Sillwood St, Brighton
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life??
Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life? takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life? taking place?
Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life? is held at lion and lobster in Brighton (24 Sillwood St, Brighton).
What will the weather be like at Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life??
The forecast for Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life? is Overcast · 9°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life??
Yes — hotels within walking distance of lion and lobster can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life??
Tickets for Is a painless life necessarily a better life? What makes a good life? can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
Check website
Date
Time
Weather
feels like 4°C · chance of rain 0% · wind 33 km/h
Venue
24 Sillwood St, Brighton
Secure checkout on meetup.com — opens in a new tab
Ask AI: is it for me?
EventsList lists 221,000+ events across the UK. Tickets are sold by the venue or its authorised sellers, never by us.
Same venueMore at lion and lobster
All at this venueNot this one?Similar events in Brighton
View allMore things to do in Brighton
- Think Again! Chill Out: Psychology Panel ShowMonday, 16 November 2026
- LIAM HARRISON SEMINARSaturday, 21 November 2026
- Textiles Through Time & Time Zones- Sue Norgrove-MooreSaturday, 28 November 2026
- 'History, Heritage and Headlines' - Asia Centre Annual Lecture, featuring Mishal HusainWednesday, 4 November 2026
- 'History, Heritage and Headlines' - Asia Centre Annual LectureWednesday, 4 November 2026
- "History, Heritage and Headlines: How Journeys into the Past Link to Today's Geopolitical Shifts"Wednesday, 4 November 2026
- Organic Materialism and Philosophy of Technology: On the Speculative Relationship between Thought and MatterWednesday, 4 November 2026
- In Conversation: Universal Works for Peggs & son.Friday, 6 November 2026
- The Weight of Care: Stories of Broken AttachmentsSaturday, 7 November 2026
- Conversation & CoffeeSunday, 8 November 2026
- CONVERSATION & COFFEE or DrinkSunday, 8 November 2026
- Brighton's "Mini" Speed Friending - Ages 30s & 40s (Inc hot drinks & cake)Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Climate Justice and Indigenous KnowledgeTuesday, 10 November 2026



