Think Ethics – Art and Ethics
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Alex Gutierrez, a senior at Haverford College majoring in philosophy, for three fall conversations. The series begins on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 2:00PM. Art and Ethics will be discussed. The group will address questions such as: What is the proper role of art in human life? How has art been used/viewed throughout history? What is the relationship between art and [...]
Good and Evil
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society What are we talking about when we speak of “good” and “evil”? The dynamic struggle between good and evil has been examined through art, literature, and philosophy for millennia, but there’s no consensus about the meaning of the terms. Hugh Taft-Morales explores evil as represented in the rise of [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Leader Hugh Taft-Morales for a discussion focusing on the importance of putting aside intellectual disagreements so we can work together more effectively to do good in the world. Open to all. Refreshments served. RSVP to LeaderHugh@phillyethics.com but you can also just show up!
Book Discussion – These Truths: A History of the United States (Ch. 9-12)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh Taft-Morales for a discussion of Chapters 9-12 of These Truths: A History of the United States by Jill Lepore. Note the change from Tuesday to Monday. Tuesday is election day. Make sure to vote!
Upholding the Human Right to Seek Asylum
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRebecca Feldmann Professor, Villanova University School of Law The U.S. asylum laws are firmly grounded in international law. Yet current U.S. policies seek to systematically curtail the rights of asylum-seekers, and dangerous rhetoric demonizes migrants who are seeking freedom from persecution. Rebecca Feldmann will address the importance of defending and upholding asylum as a fundamental human [...]
Humanist Thanksgiving
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome share thanks, readings, music, and a potluck dinner at our annual Humanist Thanksgiving! Please RSVP to Stan Horwitz by phone (856-571-2374) or email (srhorwitz@phillyethics.org). Email is preferred so there is a visual record of it. We request a $10 donation if you bring food, $15 if you don’t. Rob Saxon, Director of External Affairs for the Metropolitan Area [...]
Exploring Effective Altruism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAndrew M. Carton Assoc. Professor, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania As part of an exciting new partnership with the Philadelphia Ethical Society, representatives from Effective Altruism will explain a new global movement to combine head and heart in doing good. Effective Altruism - which grew out of the work of several philosophers, including Peter Singer - [...]
Think Ethics – Social Media and Society
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Alex Gutierrez, a senior at Haverford College majoring in philosophy, for a conversation about “Social Media and Society”. Social media has undoubtedly had a tremendous impact on culture and society. How has social media changed our social lives and sense of self? How has it changed the dissemination of information and the production of [...]
The Hidden Joy of Serving: Appreciating Their Story
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society When you serve other people in need, one of their best gifts to you is their story. Whether at a shelter, a youth program, or a street corner, it’s so important to listen to others with caring attention. Whether their story is about today or the day they were born, [...]
Philadelphia Stoics: Stoic Exercises to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the Philadelphia Stoics for a talk by Massimo Pigliucci, K.D., Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York and author of several books including How to Be a Stoic and A Handbook for New Stoics. A leading figure in modern Stoicism, Professor Pigliucci will discuss how the wisdom and practice of Stoicism can help [...]