Thinking Society: The Truth in Stories
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh Taft-Morales, PES members, and members of the Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society for an exploration of “The Truth in Stories.” The evening will begin with opening remarks by CJ Fearnley and Hugh Taft-Morales, along with a few video clips of historian and mythographer Marina Warner discussing this topic. If you wish, you can see her whole [...]
Team AEU: How Ethical Humanists Can Win the Hearts (and Minds) of Like-Hearted People
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBart Worden Executive Director of the American Ethical Union Do you ever feel you are on a losing team in the Game of Life? Do you find yourself thinking, “Why bother? There’s nothing I can do to change things!” Do you wrestle with hopelessness and struggle to get out of bed? Fear not, help is [...]
Independence String Ensemble Benefit Concert
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCellist Steve Kramer and composer and violinist Michael Shingo Crawford, performing as the Independence String Ensemble, perform in the “Music for Good” series presented by the Philadelphia Ethical Society. The program includes works by Richard Strauss, Handel-Halvorsen, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Michael Shingo Crawford, and Jennifer Higdon. All proceeds from this concert will be donated to the Children’s Hospital [...]
Ageless Sex: The New Sexuality for Adults
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSusana Mayer, PhD, clinical sexologist and the founder/host of the Erotic Literary Salon since 2008, will speak about one’s “Personal Path to Pleasure.” A phrase she coined about a person’s fluid pattern and style of creating sexual pleasure with an ever-changing body – together with a partner or solo. She’ll explain “outercourse”, a non-goal-oriented style of [...]
Book Discussion – These Truths: A History of the United States (Ch. 13-16)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh Taft-Morales for a discussion of Chapters 13-16 and the Epilogue of These Truths: A History of the United States by Jill Lepore. This final section covers selected historical themes between 1946-2016.
The Defining Tensions of Felix Adler, Founder of the First Ethical Society
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesChristian Hayden Ethical Culture Leader in Training Who was the person who started Ethical Humanism? What drove him to establish a community that functioned like a religion but is nontheistic? How did he go from radical to outdated in a few short years? What lasting tensions remain and shape Ethical Humanism? Christian Hayden views Felix Adler who founded [...]
Memorial Sunday – Gratitude for Those Gone
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society On the first Sunday of each year we remember with gratitude the important life lessons and inspiring memories left to us by those who have died. Members of the audience are encouraged to share how those no longer with us continue to help us live more fully, joyfully, and [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales hosts a small group discussion of Ethical Humanism’s history, philosophy, and current manifestation here at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. After a 30-minute presentation, guests can ask questions and share their own efforts to live a life closer to their values.
Democracy and Truth in Crisis
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSophia Rosenfeld Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History, UPenn Sophia Rosenfeld, author of Democracy and Truth: A Short History (Penn Press, 2019) will explore why truth seems to be under siege in so much of the world today, how we got to this point, and what we might be able to do about it. Prior to [...]
Philadelphia Stoics
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the Philadelphia Stoics on January 12 and 26. They will continue discussing “A Handbook for New Stoics.” Come explore the lessons and practical exercises in A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control – 52 Week-by-Week Lessons by Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez. In preparation for the meeting on [...]