According to its website, its aims are "to encourage philosophical debate between professional and non-professional philosophers in a non-technical way; to provide a forum for an active exchange of ideas and information; to give guidance and information concerning courses as well as relevant literature in philosophy; to inspire those interested in philosophy to develop their interest further."
The lectures give members of the public the opportunity to question and discuss with internationally-known philosophers, who have included Simon Blackburn, Antony Flew, Piers Benn, Jonathan Glover, Anthony Grayling, Ted Honderich, Moshe Machover, Nicholas Maxwell, Mary Margaret McCabe, Mary Midgley, David Papineau, Janet Radcliffe Richards, Barry C. Smith, Jonathan Wolff, Raymond Tallis, and Colin Wilson.
Other regular monthly Philosophy For All events include a philosophy film club, seminars on important philosophical texts, and regular Philosophical Walks in the countryside around London.
Since 2003, Philosophy For All has had a US chapter based in the twin cities of Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota.
Founded by Dr Mark Chekola, it meets monthly at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo.