Learning Opportunities & Other Events
Make Music Philly
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis annual DIY festival, featuring music of all genres and performers at all levels, will unfold around the city throughout the day. Performances at the Ethical Society building include a show by Jazz 4 Nothin’ at 7:30 PM. (This is a wider community event.)
Harmony in Diverse Perspectives: Honoring CJ Fearnley’s Comprehensivity
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesA comprehensivist perspective encourages us to understand the world holistically: in a way that encompasses our beliefs, values, feelings, and ethical principles. Looking beyond the confines of individual knowledge, it advocates bringing people together in order to better grasp the complexity of our civilization. CJ Fearnley—a philosopher, mathematician, software pioneer, and lifelong learner—was a leading [...]
Common Ground Film Viewing
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPotluck Dinner and Board Game Night
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us at 6:30 PM on August 7th, Stan's birthday, for a potluck and board game night at the Ethical Society! We'll gather on the second floor in the Weston Room.
Camp Linden Picnic
Camp Linden 1521 Camp Linden Rd, West Chester, PA, United StatesJoin our annual summer celebration of friendship, fun, food, and the great outdoors! We provide hotdogs, hamburgers, and beverages. You are encouraged to bring side dishes and desserts. A recommended contribution of $15 will be collected at the event. Children 12 and under are free. Those who wish to carpool should email us at the [...]
Reentry Simulation
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPeople released from incarceration must navigate a bureaucratic labyrinth and overcome myriad practical obstacles in order to re- integrate into society. To educate the public about those challenges—which contribute to very high rates of recidivism—the Ethical Society, in collaboration with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, invites you to participate in a reentry [...]