How do our constitution and system of justice evolve to match and redefine an ever-changing America? How do political and ethical issues affect how the law treats people? Professor of constitutional law and author, Kermit Roosevelt, joins the Philadelphia Ethical Society in conversation on June 6, 2022. He is a professor at University of Pennsylvania, [...]

Christian Hayden will lead this three-part, deep-sharing exercise that explores both deep questions and the difficulty of dealing with them. Guided conversations will take place in large and small groups. The goals are experimentation and community-building. Subsequent sessions are  scheduled, tentatively, for July 6 and August 19, at 7 PM. Attending all three sessions is [...]

Christian Hayden conducts this class, in-person and on Zoom. A second session will be on August 7. Join online at the scheduled time: CLICK HERE

Book Discussion: How to Be Animal, a New History of What It Means to be Human by Melanie Challenger Challenger, a chronicler of natural and environmental history, tackles deep questions about what life is and why it matters. At the heart of our psychology, she argues, is a profound struggle with being animal. Christian Hayden [...]

Christian Hayden conducts this class, in-person and on Zoom. Join online at the scheduled time: CLICK HERE

Join us for the last session "Purpose" in this deep-sharing exercise, exploring both deep questions and the difficulty of dealing with them. Guided conversations will take place in large and small groups. The goals are experimentation and community-building. This will be in-person and on Zoom.

Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Hugh will share sights seen and insights gleaned during his summer sojourn in Italy. To attend in person, please RSVP to LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org so he knows how much wine to buy. Those fully-vaccinated and boosted are welcome to join in-person at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square.

Leader Hugh hosts the first session of this program’s season, focusing on the Renaissance roots of humanism. For Society members only. In-person at 1906 Rittenhouse Square and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274

Hello Sunshine shines a light on people living in the Kensington section of Philly and efforts to support them. After the screening, filmmaker Joe Quint and Roz Pichardo—the featured activist—will hold a discussion. Free at the Ethical Society building. This event is part of the International Day of Peace (celebrated from September 15-21). This year’s theme—chosen [...]

Join PES Leader Hugh Taft-Morales for this march and rally beginning and ending at Fairhill Square (4th and Lehigh). There will be words from youth, police officers, and public officials. Enjoy music, free food, and a free football giveaway. Come support this effort to strengthen community relationships and build peace! This event is part of [...]