The Gentlemen's Philosophy & Debate Society

Name: The Gentlemen's Philosophy & Debate Society

Stated Purpose: Discussion and debate on various topics by educated people.

Real Purpose: The spread of social unrest among the academically minded; the spread of anarchist thought.

Leader: Marcus Stone founded the society, and is its most visible member. There are a handful of other early and important members who hold a great deal of power over both the society and Marcus, but prefer to remain shadowy figures and leave Marcus the spotlight.

History: Founded five years ago by Marcus Stone, the Society began as a drawing room and pub crowd of like-minded young men, over-educated and socially-repressed, meeting to drink brandy and discuss philosophy and politics. The group grew through aggressive word of mouth and the publication of anonymous pamphlets by various members, and now consists of roughly a hundred members--primarily young men of the middle class who have managed to become educated above their social station.

Primary Level of Operation: Upper First is home to most members, although a handful come from Upper Third. Several pages from the Upper Third and Upper Fourth libraries are members, and it is suspected that more than one of the junior librarians is involved with the Society as well.