Reentry Simulation
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPeople released from incarceration must navigate a bureaucratic labyrinth and overcome myriad practical obstacles in order to re- integrate into society. To educate the public about those challenges—which contribute to very high rates of recidivism—the Ethical Society, in collaboration with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, invites you to participate in a reentry [...]
What Will Ethical Culture Look Like in 25 Years?
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesChristian Hayden, Ethical Culture Leader What might the Philadelphia Ethical Society and the Ethical Culture movement—in terms of service, leadership, and community—look like in the future? Christian will draw from Octavia Butler's novel Parable of the Sower and his own experience of—and subsequent changes to—humanist service in Ghana to lead this exercise in collective speculation. [...]
Cultivating Peace in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWhat are the diverse ways that people and organizations are cultivating peace in Philly? What challenges have they faced, and what progress have they made toward greater understanding and unity in our city? What have been key elements of their successes, and what are their hopes for peacebuilding outcomes in the future? Networking, tabling and [...]
Stoicism and Peace
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales, Leader Philadelphia Ethical Society For more than a decade, Hugh has served on the core team of Peace Day Philly. This small, dedicated organization stresses the connection between inner and outer peace: a relationship also expressed in the philosophy of Stoicism. In this talk, Hugh will describe how Stoicism helps us nurture a [...]
Seminar: Ethical Culture and Stoicism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Philadelphia Ethical Society and Philadelphia Stoa will host a series of four seminars exploring the similarities between Stoicism and Ethical Culture. Both philosophies emphasize human dignity, rationality, and lifelong moral development. Both advocate for individual and social responsibility through universal ethical principles. By rejecting materialism, they prioritize personal and societal growth through virtuous living. [...]
Lunch with Hugh (on Zoom)
On ZoomHugh will host a virtual lunch on zoom for members of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Ethical Societies. Come share what kept you busy over the summer. Bring your lunch.