What Is a Leader?
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Traditional patriarchal narratives portray leaders as drum majors, out in front, leading the parade. Felix Adler hesitated before settling on “Leader” as the title for clergy in Ethical Culture. He worried that loyalty to the drum major would dominate. He wanted everyone to become a leader. How should Ethical [...]
Women’s History Month Art Opening: Window on Sills
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Carol Love and Hugh in the Society’s Collier Gallery for the opening of Window on Sills, a collection of works by Joyce Sills. Sills, the first tenured woman in Rutgers’ art department, was a prominent artist in the ’60s. After developing severe fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome, she departed New York for Florida, leaving her life’s [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh in-person and on Zoom for this overview of Ethical Humanism’s history, philosophy, and current community in Philadelphia. In-person at 1906 Rittenhouse Square and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274
Losing My Religion: Where Do I Turn When Doubts Surface?
Join Hugh for a presentation on Zoom, followed by a Q&A, with Anthony Dominello, a volunteer agent and ambassador with Recovering from Religion. This non-profit provides hope, healing, and support to people struggling with doubts about religion and supports those harmed by it who seek new paths—secular or religious—to meaningful, healthy lives. Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274
Lunch with Leader Hugh
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh in his office for a brown-bag lunch and casual conversation about the news, life, and the advent of spring.
Trauma
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSusan Brotherton PES member & Temple University School of Social Work faculty member Susan is the former director of Philadelphia Social Services for the Salvation Army. Prior to that position she served as the director of trauma informed services for the Red Shield family residence, an emergency housing program serving Philadelphia families. Susan will speak to the [...]
Spring Festival
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society To welcome spring, let’s celebrate rebirth both in nature and in the human spirit. Share your favorite poem about spring, renewal, and awakening. Those fully-vaccinated and boosted are welcome to join in-person at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Please wear a mask indoors (N-95). OR You can join here online [...]
Spring Eve Wander
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh for a wander down to the banks of the Schuylkill River. Bring a lunch. We’ll meet at the Society building, then find a spot by the river to sit and eat (weather permitting). We’ll wander back by 2 PM. Simple as that!
Her Own Troubles: Women’s Laments in the Iliad
Shelia Murnaghan University of Pennsylvania Homer’s Iliad primarily celebrates male heroism on the battlefield. However, the poem also raises women’s voices, especially through the genre of lament. Sheila Murnaghan, the Allen Memorial Professor of Greek, at Penn, explores the distinctive perspectives of the Iliad’s women on heroic values and gender relations in wartime. Murnaghan’s research [...]
Reflections on the Philosophy of Richard Kiniry
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Richard Kiniry (1943-2019) served the Philadelphia Ethical Society for 20 years. He was a beloved self-described curmudgeon and a philosopher. Though thoroughly naturalistic and deeply skeptical, Richard promoted Ethical Humanism as a religious response to a broken world. In preparation for a celebration of Richard's life on April 15, [...]