Learning Opportunities & Other Events
Book Discussion: On Freedom, by Timothy Snyder (in person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis award-winning historian helps put our current political situation in the context of our quest for freedom. The New York Times described this book—a follow-up to Snyder’s 2017 bestseller, On Tyranny—as “part memoir, part meditation, and part manifesto.” Snyder advocates striving for a freedom that is more positive (freedom to) than negative (freedom from). This first of [...]
Book Discussion: On Freedom, by Timothy Snyder (on Zoom)
On ZoomJoin Hugh in the Leader’s Office for our concluding discussion of Timothy Snyder’s new book, an exploration of what it will take to create a functioning, compassionate system of governance. Snyder challenges us to work towards not only a negative freedom—freedom from restraint—but also a “positive” freedom: one that offers opportunities to live full, rich, [...]
Lunch with Hugh (on Zoom)
On ZoomJoin Hugh for casual conversation. In honor of Women’s History Month, we will share thoughts and stories about our favorite women in history. Bring your own lunch.
The Ethics of Star Trek, part 2
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAs the Philadelphia Ethical Society faces a period of transition, we invite our stakeholders—members, long-term and regular renters, residents of the Rittenhouse neighborhood, and allied organizations—to help us envision the future of those relationships.
Our Society and the Larger Community: Looking to the Future
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAs the Philadelphia Ethical Society faces a period of transition, we invite our stakeholders—members, long-term and regular renters, residents of the Rittenhouse neighborhood, and allied organizations—to help us envision the future of those relationships.
Beyond Stoicism: Ancient Philosophies for Modern Times
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the Ethical Society and Philadelphia Stoa as we explore existential questions through ancient philosophical perspectives. Dr. Amjol Shrestha, from Rowan University, leads a discussion about navigating life's complexities, with a focus on themes of pleasure, virtue, and doubt. Copies of Beyond Stoicism: A Guide to the Good Life with Stoics, Skeptics, Epicureans, and Other [...]
Our Society and the Larger Community: Looking to the Future (virtual)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAs the Philadelphia Ethical Society faces a period of transition, we invite our stakeholders—members, long-term and regular renters, residents of the Rittenhouse neighborhood, and allied organizations—to help us envision the future of those relationships. Link: tiny.cc/pesprograms
Lunch with Hugh (in person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh in the Leader’s Office for casual conversation. In honor of Women’s History Month, we will share thoughts and stories about our favorite women in history. Bring your own lunch.