Virtual Platform: Our Golden Rule
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society The “Golden Rule” is a collection of moral aphorisms from religion and philosophy used to promote consideration of other people. In a world desperately in need of more empathy, reciprocity, and altruistic behavior, what place should the Golden Rule have in our lives? Hugh Taft-Morales explores various versions, their [...]
Book Discussion – Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
PA, United StatesAll are invited to discuss an important book: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. The book raises questions about how our country approaches aging and dying. If you are interested, please order the book! It’s available in paperback, audiobook, and kindle. [I am offering two times for your convenience. Both discussions [...]
(Virtual) Lunch with Leader Hugh
PA, United StatesBring your lunch and join Hugh Taft-Morales for a casual conversation. Just to mix things up, I will offer some thoughts on dreams and dreaming. Has your dream experience changed during the pandemic? Email LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org for an invite.
Book Discussion – Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
PA, United StatesAll are invited to discuss an important book: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. The book raises questions about how our country approaches aging and dying. If you are interested, please order the book! It’s available in paperback, audiobook, and kindle. [I am offering two times for your convenience. Both discussions [...]
Losing I, Finding We: An Exploration of Attachment through the Prism of Ethical Culture
PA, United StatesChristian Hayden Ethical Culture Leader in Training Ethical Culture does not have explicit tenets or commandments, but it does ask of its members/followers to commit to building ethical relationships, because we as a community feel they are imperative to social justice and realizing a better world. At the same time, many of us struggle to [...]
The Joy and Perseverance of John Lewis – Virtual Platform
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Ten days before he died, Rep. John Lewis stood at Black Lives Matter Plaza opposite the White House looking as determined as he did at 23 years old speaking at the March on Washington. All his life his gentle persona belied his strength, courage, and resiliency. Even when a [...]
(Virtual) Lunch with Leader Hugh
PA, United StatesAs we ease back into our program season, let’s bring Philly and Baltimore Ethical Societies together for one more “Lunch with Hugh,” a casual conversation with Hugh about life, the past summer, and the future. Get your lunch and Zoom in. Join here at the scheduled time.
Philadelphia’s Black Women Leaders and the Ethic of Equality – Virtual Platform
Allener M. Baker-Rogers and Fasaha Traylor Authors of They Carried Us Americans believe our Declaration of Independence and Constitution are rooted in the idea of equality. But from 1619 to the current day, the United States never embraced an ethic of equality: it fell to those who were excluded from those documents’ ideals to define what [...]
Environmental Info Wars and Michael Moore – Virtual Platform
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Michael Moore has a well-earned reputation for rocking the boat – for challenging the NRA, the healthcare industry, General Motors, and capitalism in general. But he, along with director Jeff Gibbs, outraged many progressives when he criticized the environmental movement in his 2019 documentary, Planet of the Humans. Given [...]
A Visit from Susan B. Anthony (Performance)
Marjorie Goldman Actor Susan B. Anthony takes you back to 1883, when the struggle for women’s suffrage was well underway. Miss Anthony will share some details about her life and upbringing, but will also do her best to convince you to join her in the cause of equal rights for all. A highlight of the presentation is [...]