Think Ethics
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhiladelphia & Gentrification - Is it us? Understanding Philadelphia’s Affordable Housing Crisis Think Ethics is a discussion group facilitated by Leader-In-Training Christian Hayden and Alexander Guterriez that looks to analyze current events and issues through the lens of ethical systems. We hope to learn through dialogue and exchange how to critique and develop our own [...]
CANCELED: Art of the Heel – Gender Expression
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Philadelphia Ethical Society and Art of the Heel regret to announce that the August 18, 4:00PM concert, "Gender Expression," must be CANCELED. The The discussion scheduled for 7:00PM on Monday, Aug 26, on "Black and Queer to the Future" led by Christian Hayden will occur as scheduled.
Fragile Encounters
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFacilitators: Sylvia Metzler and Erik Younge PES Members Inspired by Robin Deangelo’s book White Fragility, members of the ERTF (Ending Racism Task Force) will act out real life scenarios of interracial exchanges illustrating implicit racial bias for group discussion.
Discussion: Black and Queer to the Future
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLed by Christian Hayden Afro Futurism and Gender Expression: will have us looking at texts by Queer artists like Janelle Monae's album Dirty Computer and Marlon James's book Black Leopard, Yellow Wolf - . What does fantasy and a future through a Black/Brown and Queer lens teach us? Suggested (Reading and Listening): Janelle Monae's catalog and Marlon James's book: Black [...]
Educating for a Just Society
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIsmael Jimenez and Charlie McGeehan Philadelphia Public School Teachers As we begin a new school year, Philly educators Ismael Jimenez and Charlie McGeehan will discuss the responsibility of teachers in work for justice. Nationally, we face escalating racism, bigotry, and violence, encouraged by the President of the United States. Locally, our students and schools face [...]
Cultivating Gratitude
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Intolerance is growing. Our political world is a mess. We are poisoning our biosphere. At times like this, it is easy to forget gratitude. But gratitude is a way of relating to ourselves and to others that nurtures our strength, courage, and resiliency. How do we cultivate gratitude in a world [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome for this PowerPoint presentation by Hugh Taft-Morales about the philosophy, history, and current manifestation of Ethical Humanism! All welcome. Free. Refreshments served.
Anti-Racism: Next Steps for Ourselves and Our City
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis event is open to all who attended the July 30th Beer Summit at Reading Terminal Market and to all Ethical Society members. Come discuss how you are engaging in anti-racism work in your life and in the life of the city of Philadelphia. Hosted by Hugh Taft-Morales, Todd Bernstein, and others from Global Citizen.
Book Discussion – These Truths: A History of the United States (Ch. 1-4)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHenry Louis Gates Jr. calls Harvard Professor Jill Lepore’s most recent book an “epic work of grand chronological sweep, brilliantly illuminating the idea of truth in the history of our republic.” Hugh Taft-Morales leads the first of four explorations of this work to better appreciate our history as a nation. The September discussion will focus on “Part [...]
Engaging Youth to Hack the Problem of Homelessness
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStephanie Sena Founder and Executive Director, Student-Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia This is a talk about the power of engaging the youth of America in the work of ending chronic homelessness. Her talk examines how SREHUP, a student-run homeless shelter she opened in 2011, has transformed both student participants and the guests who are [...]