Discussion: Love as a Revolutionary Act
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLed by Christian Hayden A look at Audre Lorde's work at the intersections of Feminism and Queerness. We look at how Audre Lorde builds a guiding ethic for resistance that blends the intimate and the social, eros and agape. Suggested Reading: Bring your favorite Audre Lorde Poem!
Listening for a Beautiful Sound
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRollin Wilber PES Pianist, Founder: Fine Arts Music Gathered around Rollin and the piano, we learn about qualities within differing styles of classical music as we carefully listen to find what affects us.
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWant to know more about Ethical Humanism and the Philadelphia Ethical Society? Come to an Introduction to Ethical Humanism to learn about the history, philosophy, and community of our humanist alternative to traditional religion.
Philosophic Roots of Ethical Humanism: Humanism and Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRichard Kiniry Leader Emeritus, Philadelphia Ethical Society In three sessions, we will examine the schools of philosophy that have influenced the evolution of Ethical Humanism.
Game Night
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBring a board game or cards, and have a good time at the Ethical Society!
Support for Greener Living: Sharing Eco-Friendly Ideas and Practices
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFacilitator: Lelah Marie PES Member Where are we on the journey toward globally sustainable lifestyle choices? Whether just starting out or muddling along or well on our way, all of us seek information and support for our efforts. This will be an opportunity to share successes, challenges, failures, and concerns about eco-ethical living in a [...]
Colloquy: “Wisdom”
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFacilitator: Temma Fishman PES Member Temma will offer a guided discussion with inspirational readings and music. What is a colloquy? A colloquy is a time for shared reflections. Participants explore a theme with music, readings, parables, and discussion. The purpose of colloquy is to inspire participants, in a communal setting, to develop practices of self-reflection [...]
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.