Introduction to Ethical Humanism

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Do you have friends curious about the Philadelphia Ethical Society?  Bring them to the next Introduction to Ethical Humanism for an overview, great conversation, and snacks!  Please RSVP to Hugh Taft-Morales at Leader@phillyethics.org.

Ethical Evolution

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Are you striving to live closer to your ethical ideals?  Do you want to express your values through action?  Come to another “Ethical Evolution,” a support circle led by Hugh Taft-Morales that offers tools and support to help you bring out your ethical best.  An Ethical Evolution introduction will occur from 6:00-7:00PM. If you have already come to an introduction [...]

Environmental Justice & Community Wellness Event

Overbrook Education Center 6134 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Hugh for the Overbrook Environmental Education Center hosted event where you can meet leaders from Philadelphia’s Health and Environmental Community offering free wellness and health resources. Volunteer or just attend. If you want a ride to 6134 Lancaster Ave., RSVP to LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org.

Should We Love and Value People Who Have Done Evil?

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A guided dialogue hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society (GPTS) and the Philadelphia Ethical Society.  Join CJ Fearnley and Hugh Taft-Morales for this free event open to all. We are social creatures who develop ethical ideals that guide our behavior, but we are also often ignorant and make mistakes. Should we love and value everyone, even those [...]

Book Discussion – American Dialogue: The Founders and Us

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hugh Taft-Morales hosts a discussion of American Dialogue: The Founders and Us, by Joseph J. Ellis (2018).  What is the answer to our many current cultural divides? Ellis suggests that the founding generation’s “greatest legacy is the recognition that argument itself is the answer.” Come join Hugh in this ongoing conversation between past and present.  We will discuss Chapters [...]

Understanding and Applying Stoic Virtues

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia Stoics Almost 2000 years before Spike Lee’s movie Do the Right Thing, the Emperor/Philosopher Marcus Aurelius said, “if it is not right, do not do it…” For the Stoics doing the right thing was guided by the four virtues of Practical Wisdom, Courage, Temperance, and Justice. We will discuss the virtues and their modern applications. Optional pre-reading: What [...]

Introduction to Ethical Humanism

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Do you have friends curious about the Philadelphia Ethical Society?  Bring them to the next Introduction to Ethical Humanism for an overview, great conversation, and snacks!  Please RSVP to Hugh Taft-Morales at Leader@phillyethics.org.

Ethical Evolution

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Are you striving to live closer to your ethical ideals?  Do you want to express your values through action?  Come to another “Ethical Evolution,” a support circle led by Hugh Taft-Morales that offers tools and support to help you bring out your ethical best.  An Ethical Evolution introduction will occur from 6:00-7:00PM. If you have already come to an introduction [...]

Book Discussion – American Dialogue: The Founders and Us Pt. 2

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hugh Taft-Morales hosts a discussion of American Dialogue: The Founders and Us, by Joseph J. Ellis (2018).  What is the answer to our many current cultural divides? Ellis suggests that the founding generation’s “greatest legacy is the recognition that argument itself is the answer.” Come join Hugh in this ongoing conversation between past and present.  We will discuss Chapters [...]

Game Night

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Bring a board game or cards, and have a good time at the Ethical Society!