Work of the American Constitution Society
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRuss Feingold former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, a Democrat from Wisconsin, is perhaps best known for his sponsorship, with John McCain, of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002. He is now president of the American Constitution Society (ACS), a national, 250-chapter network of lawyers and law students. Feingold will explain how the ACS offers [...]
Book Discussion (Zoom) – The Water Defenders: How Ordinary People Saved a Country from Corporate Greed
In this inspiring tale of grassroots environmentalism, Broad and Cavanagh describe how El Salvador became the first country to ban the mining of metals. You have two chances to discuss the introduction and chapters 1-4. First on Zoom on Saturday, November 5, at 10:30 AM. Then in-person on Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30 PM. We [...]
Heartbreak and Healing
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Caring deeply about other people, a community, or a project, is part of living a good life. But in our unpredictable world it also can lead to heartbreak, a form of suffering with distinctive mental, physical, and emotional characteristics. How is heartbreak framed in our relationships and in our [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAnyone can attend this Zoom and in-person about the Philadelphia Ethical Society, though it’s mainly geared to folks new to our special brand of humanism. After a short presentation, Hugh will take questions and coordinate a conversation. Those attending in person share refreshments – to folks on Zoom, sorry, but you’ll have to provide your [...]
Wisdom of East Meets West: Swami Vivekananda
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSwami Vivekananda was a late 19th century Indian Hindu monk who taught about the nature of reality; the relationship between reason and religion; the paths of love and knowledge; the just division of labor; and the harmony of world religions. He influenced thinkers, including William James, Margaret Noble, Nikola Tesla, John D. Rockefeller, and W.E.B. [...]
Book Discussion (In-Person) – The Water Defenders: How Ordinary People Saved a Country from Corporate Greed
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn this inspiring tale of grassroots environmentalism, Broad and Cavanagh describe how El Salvador became the first country to ban the mining of metals. You have two chances to discuss the introduction and chapters 1-4. First on Zoom on Saturday, November 5, at 10:30 AM. Then in-person on Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30 PM. We [...]
The Enlightenment and Its Enemies: Why Superstition Persists and Spreads
Rabbi Edmond H. Weiss Thomas Jefferson believed that by the end of the 19th century all Americans—granted freedom from religion—would become enlightened atheists or Unitarians. A generation later, the founders of Reform Judaism believed that the ethical writings of Immanuel Kant eventually would supersede the Bible’s commandments. Rabbi Weiss argues that both viewpoints failed to [...]
Book Discussion (Zoom) – The Water Defenders: How Ordinary People Saved a Country from Corporate Greed
In this inspiring tale of grassroots environmentalism, Broad and Cavanagh describe how El Salvador became the first country to ban the mining of metals. You have two chances to discuss the introduction and chapters 1-4. First on Zoom on Saturday, November 5, at 10:30 AM. Then in-person on Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30 PM. We [...]
Humanist Thanksgiving
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Join us in-person and on Zoom for a gratitude gathering with music, readings, activities, and sharing—but no food. For those who want to eat, we will be serving pie at the building afterward! Those fully-vaccinated and boosted are welcome to join in-person at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Please wear [...]
Gratitude Gathering with Pie
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFollow our hybrid Humanist Thanksgiving platform by breaking bread—-or eating pie-—upstairs in the dining room of the building with other Society members. This is an after-lunch potluck, so let Hugh or Ruth know what you can bring: a pie, ice cream, or beverages. Email links: Hugh hughtm@gmail.com Ruth ruth.paradise@verizon.net