Hugh Taft-Morales hosts a screening of Dying to Vote, the latest documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Loki Mulholland, of the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation. This 30-minute film explores racism, violence, and vote suppression. A short discussion will follow. Meet in the Collier Room.

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. EMAILS [...]

We’ll eat. We’ll talk. Bring your own lunch and a topic of conversation.  

Join the Philadelphia Ethical Society and Philadelphia Stoa for the second of four seminars focused on practical exercises for cultivating virtue and excellence. Stoicism and Ethical Culture both are philosophical traditions that champion rationality, ethical living, and the pursuit of moral virtues. These seminars also draw parallels with positive psychology and explore the Stoic disciplines [...]

We’ll eat. We’ll talk. Bring your own lunch and a topic of conversation. Meet in the Leader’s Office.

Let’s continue our discussion about how the Philadelphia Ethical Society will move forward after Hugh’s retirement. Learn about the formation of a search committee. Talk about President Mike’s call for “pre-hab” by revitalizing our Ethical Action, Community, and Education missions. Share your ideas! Step up to help!

Join the Philadelphia Ethical Society and Philadelphia Stoa as we continue exploring the connections between Stoicism and Ethical Culture. The series deepens our understanding of these related philosophies and their relevance in today's world. This month's seminar focuses on the rejection of commercialism; self-realization through ethical action; and universal ethical principles, emphasizing how ethical behavior [...]

Come for conversation and a brief presentation about our alternative to traditional religion. Hugh will share his perspective on our humanist history, values, and community.  Snacks and beverages—alcoholic and non-alcoholic—will be provided.

Celebrate or mourn? Analyze or vent? Return to normal life or start packing to leave the country? Whatever we need on this day after the election, we’ll deal with it together, over bagels (provided). Bring your own coffee.

Join the Philadelphia Ethical Society and Philadelphia Stoa for the second of three enriching seminars focused on practical exercises that will enable you to cultivate personal virtue and achieve excellence. Engage with the enduring wisdom of Stoicism and Ethical Culture, two philosophical traditions that champion rationality, ethical living, and the pursuit of moral virtues. This [...]