This 56-minute documentary film about efforts to bring a nuclear weapon ban treaty into international law is told through the voices of leading activists. Come learn more about this humanitarian initiative that successfully challenged the dominant security narrative. It shows what can be done to help bring the treaty into force and eradicate nuclear weapons. [...]

January’s topic: Manners and Morals Everyone is invited to bring a lunch and join Hugh Taft-Morales for a discussion of “manners and morals.” The philosopher and politician Edmund Burke defended manners as fundamental to our ethical lives. He claimed that, “Manners are of more importance than laws. Manners are what vex or soothe, corrupt or [...]

Join Alex Gutierrez, a senior at Haverford College majoring in philosophy, back for more philosophical conversations! How does power work in society? What role do institutions and individuals play in the production and transfer of power? Most importantly, how can we Ethical Society members navigate the landscape of power for the betterment of ourselves and [...]

Join the Philadelphia Stoics on January 12 and 26. They will continue discussing “A Handbook for New Stoics.” Come explore the lessons and practical exercises in A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control – 52 Week-by-Week Lessons by Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez.  In preparation for the meeting on [...]

Penn’s Village invites members of the Ethical Society, along with our neighbors and friends here in Center City, to a presentation and discussion about a great way to meet the needs of older adults in our communities. Jane Eleey, Executive Director of Penn’s Village, will share how Penn’s Village can partner with you and other volunteers [...]

Come to an afternoon discussion on the history and philosophy of Ethical Humanism. Hugh Taft-Morales will lead this discussion and share what goes on at the Ethical Society, a home for this progressive alternative to traditional religion. Wine and cheese served. Free and open to all.  Note the earlier time just for February!

Members of the Effective Altruism Philadelphia group will be giving Lighting Talks, i.e. short 10-15 minute presentations, on topics they are passionate and knowledgeable about. Topics covered might range from Global Health to Artificial Intelligence to Pandemic Risks.  If there is a topics you would like to speak on feel free to submit it to eaphiladelphia@gmail.com.

Stop being paralyzed by the specter of environmental collapse! Come for the reading of five climate change plays followed by a discussion of climate change actions, and distribution of the Sustainability Pledge asking people to take responsibility for at least one new climate action.  The plays are: Philip Braithwaite – ICE FLOW Jordan Hall – THE DONATION [...]

Join the Philadelphia Stoics on February 9 and 23 for their continuing discussion of the lessons and exercises in “A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control – 52 Week-by-Week Lessons by Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez.  In preparation for the meeting on February 9, you are encouraged to do the reading [...]

Come for a casual gathering with Hugh Taft-Morales on this Presidents’ Day when he will try out a Presidential Trivia Quiz Game he is making up for the occasion! This is mainly a post-dinner (note the 7:30PM time) social gathering, so BYOB. Cheap munchies provided! RSVP to Hugh at LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org.