Learning Opportunities & Other Events
How Does a Stoic Eat?
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStoicism teaches indifference to external goods. Essentials, such as food, are treated as neutral. Does that mean Stoics eat without pleasure, focused solely on function? Join the Ethical Society and Philadelphia Stoa to explore the Stoic balance between bodily needs and the virtues of temperance and moderation. Discover how Stoics’ diets reflect their ethical values: [...]
Ethical Culture Happy Hour
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh hosts an introduction to Ethical Culture in the Leader’s office. Learn more about our non-theist alternative to traditional religion while enjoying beverages and snacks.
Lunch with Hugh (in person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBring your lunch to the Leader’s office for some casual conversation.
Politics Hour #1 (in person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for the first of two conversations about political tactics today. We will watch and discuss the five-minute video “Bonhoeffer‘s Theory of Stupidity.” Bring your own lunch. (For additional context, watch the 30-minute video “The Theory of Stupidity” on your own.) Links: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww47bR86wSc Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53ZaXpIn2fg
Politics Hour #1 (virtual)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for the first of two conversations about political tactics today. We will watch and discuss the five-minute video “Bonhoeffer‘s Theory of Stupidity.” Bring your own lunch. (For additional context, watch the 30-minute video “The Theory of Stupidity” on your own.) Links: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww47bR86wSc Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53ZaXpIn2fg
Beyond Stoicism: Ancient Philosophies for Modern Times
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the Ethical Society and Philadelphia Stoa to explore how Stoicism’s fundamental rule—the distinction between "what is up to us" and "what is not up to us"—addresses modern challenges. Dr. Amjol Shrestha from Rowan University will explain practical approaches to differentiating between those things inside and outside of our control. This ongoing series reveals practical [...]
Politics Hour #2 (in person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for the second of two conversations about political tactics today. We will watch and discuss the 20-minute video, "The Alt-Right Playbook: You Go High, We Go Low." Bring your own lunch. Link: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAbab8aP4_A
Politics Hour #2 (virtual)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for the second of two conversations about political tactics today. We will watch and discuss the 20-minute video, "The Alt-Right Playbook: You Go High, We Go Low." Bring your own lunch. Link: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAbab8aP4_A