A 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 [...]

Join 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.    

Join 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 [...]

Join us at Rittenhouse Square for a casual picnic! Bring your own food and drink, as well as a blanket or something to sit on. Activities TBD!   If it rains, we'll meet inside the Ethical Society building instead.

Philadelphia Stoa, a philosophical community, will discuss Stoic basics, such as accepting what is outside your control, thinking rationally, and cultivating personal excellence or virtue. This coherent system of thought can help you achieve a happy, tranquil, and meaningful life.

Come to talk, to learn, and to raise a glass! Hugh will make a brief presentation about our humanist alternative to traditional religion: its history, values, and community. Snacks and drinks (both alcoholic and non-) will accompany the free-flowing conversation to follow. Both newcomers and members are welcome.

Get to know other members of the Ethical Society and our neighbors from Friends in the City through this fun activity. Participants share stories from their lives, creating opportunities for conversations and new friendships. Meet in the Leader’s Office. Space is limited, so RSVP to Hugh or to Woody Kardon, Peeling the Onion’s creator.   [...]

Join Hugh in the Leader’s Office to share what kept you busy over the summer. Bring your lunch.

People 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 [...]