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, [...]
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
Under 40 Philosophy Night
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales hosts a video screening and discussion for folks under forty. RSVP to Hugh at LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org by April 1st, no foolin', and you can help choose a short video (an hour or less) to view and discuss over snacks.
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.
Virtual Lunch with Leader Hugh
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh and members of the Baltimore Ethical Society for a lunchtime conversation over Zoom. While we eat we will share casual conversation about the news, life, and the advent of spring.
Reflections on Yoga
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh for an informal conversation about how yoga has supported his personal and ethical development. Meet in Hugh's office prior to Oliver Jane's 6:30PM yoga class.
Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin our Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane, as they teach an hour-long Chair Yoga class at the Society. The class is accessible to all ages and abilities. This is a very gentle Yoga class that utilizes the support of a chair. The practice promotes stress reduction, relaxation, and positive moods. Great for older bodies, stiff bodies, [...]
Resurrecting Poetry
Anne Klaeysen New York Society for Ethical Culture Today is Easter Sunday, a reminder that belief in the power of miracles can change lives. This is also National Poetry Month, a celebration of the comparable power of poetry. As poet Jane Hirshfield put it, "Poetry is the attempt to understand fully what is real, what [...]