Learning Opportunities & Other Events
Book Discussion (Zoom) – Behaving Decently: Kurt Vonnegut’s Humanism
PA, United StatesJoin Leader Hugh Taft-Morales for a discussion of a new Humanist Press book Behaving Decently: Kurt Vonnegut’s Humanism, by Wayne Laufert a former newspaper reporter/editor and member of the Baltimore Ethical Society. On Zoom: Saturday, October 22, 10:30AM-noon (joint session with the Baltimore Ethical Society) In person: Monday, October 24, 5:30-7:00PM Join online here at [...]
Book Discussion (In-Person) – Behaving Decently: Kurt Vonnegut’s Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Leader Hugh Taft-Morales for a discussion of a new Humanist Press book Behaving Decently: Kurt Vonnegut’s Humanism, by Wayne Laufert a former newspaper reporter/editor and member of the Baltimore Ethical Society. On Zoom: Saturday, October 22, 10:30AM-noon (joint session with the Baltimore Ethical Society) In person: Monday, October 24, 5:30-7:00PM Join online here at [...]
Book Discussion (Zoom) – The Water Defenders: How Ordinary People Saved a Country from Corporate Greed
In this inspiring tale of grassroots environmentalism, Broad and Cavanagh describe how El Salvador became the first country to ban the mining of metals. You have two chances to discuss the introduction and chapters 1-4. First on Zoom on Saturday, November 5, at 10:30 AM. Then in-person on Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30 PM. We [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAnyone can attend this Zoom and in-person about the Philadelphia Ethical Society, though it’s mainly geared to folks new to our special brand of humanism. After a short presentation, Hugh will take questions and coordinate a conversation. Those attending in person share refreshments – to folks on Zoom, sorry, but you’ll have to provide your [...]
Wisdom of East Meets West: Swami Vivekananda
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSwami Vivekananda was a late 19th century Indian Hindu monk who taught about the nature of reality; the relationship between reason and religion; the paths of love and knowledge; the just division of labor; and the harmony of world religions. He influenced thinkers, including William James, Margaret Noble, Nikola Tesla, John D. Rockefeller, and W.E.B. [...]
Book Discussion (In-Person) – The Water Defenders: How Ordinary People Saved a Country from Corporate Greed
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn this inspiring tale of grassroots environmentalism, Broad and Cavanagh describe how El Salvador became the first country to ban the mining of metals. You have two chances to discuss the introduction and chapters 1-4. First on Zoom on Saturday, November 5, at 10:30 AM. Then in-person on Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30 PM. We [...]
Book Discussion (Zoom) – The Water Defenders: How Ordinary People Saved a Country from Corporate Greed
In this inspiring tale of grassroots environmentalism, Broad and Cavanagh describe how El Salvador became the first country to ban the mining of metals. You have two chances to discuss the introduction and chapters 1-4. First on Zoom on Saturday, November 5, at 10:30 AM. Then in-person on Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30 PM. We [...]
Gratitude Gathering with Pie
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFollow our hybrid Humanist Thanksgiving platform by breaking bread—-or eating pie-—upstairs in the dining room of the building with other Society members. This is an after-lunch potluck, so let Hugh or Ruth know what you can bring: a pie, ice cream, or beverages. Email links: Hugh hughtm@gmail.com Ruth ruth.paradise@verizon.net
Book Discussion (In-Person) – The Water Defenders: How Ordinary People Saved a Country from Corporate Greed
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn this inspiring tale of grassroots environmentalism, Broad and Cavanagh describe how El Salvador became the first country to ban the mining of metals. You have two chances to discuss the introduction and chapters 1-4. First on Zoom on Saturday, November 5, at 10:30 AM. Then in-person on Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30 PM. We [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh welcomes everyone—especially those not familiar with Ethical Humanism—to this casual in-person and Zoom presentation and discussion. We’ll also explore how humanists can navigate the holiday season. In-person at 1906 Rittenhouse Square and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274