More than just business as usual: The psychological effects of the Zero Tolerance Policy on the children themselves and on us as witnesses
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDana Sinopoli Psychologist When the Zero Tolerance Policy came out in May, the response was primarily focused on its policy aspects and what this said about the current administration. In this address, psychologist Dana Sinopoli will focus on the direct and long-lasting psychological effects of this policy on the children themselves and the intergenerational transmission [...]
What’s Wrong with Selfishness?
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society People scold children for being selfish, and yet children are constantly encouraged to excel, win, and “be #1”. Besides confusing our kids, what’s wrong with selfishness? For traditional religions selfishness is often caused by one of the deadly sins, like lust, greed, gluttony. From an Ethical Humanist perspective selfishness [...]
Book Discussion: More Civility
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFor those unable to attend September’s session, Hugh Taft-Morales will host another informal book discussion of Choosing Civility, by P. M. Forni. In these days of discord, is there still room for civility in social interactions? You can read his short book or, for more information, visit his Civility Web Site, hosted by Johns Hopkins [...]
The Increasingly United States
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDaniel J. Hopkins Political Scientist In a campaign for state or local office these days, you’re as likely today to hear accusations that an opponent advanced Obamacare or supported Donald Trump as you are to hear about issues affecting the state or local community. This is because American political behavior has become substantially more nationalized. [...]
Anger: Women, Men, and Me Too
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society There’s a lot of anger in America these days, from the anger that fueled Trump’s election to the anger of the #MeToo movement to the anger of street protests. Where does this anger come from? Where will it take us? What do you do with it? Reflecting on Rebecca [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales hosts another Introduction to Ethical Culture. After Hugh offers a 20-minute overview of Ethical Culture and how it fits into the broad history of humanism, we will share wine, cheese, and conversation. RSVP to LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org.
Imagining Philly Without Cash Bail
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesA POWER educational and social justice event hosted by the Philadelphia Ethical Society! Come hear from community members impacted by the injustice of cash bail, as well as people from the Defender’s Association of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund, who will share their efforts to end this unjust and immoral practice that punishes [...]
The Cave At Hope’s End
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe winning entry in the Society’s 2018 One-Act Playwriting Contest, The Cave At Hope’s End, which will be read by professional actors, is set as follows: “A dark cave with a small fire in the middle. The floor is strewn with bones (human and animal), ashes and blood. … In the background is the shadow [...]
Ellipses Ensemble
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesChamber music members of Ellipses Ensemble will present their first concert, one of a series hosted by The Philadelphia Ethical Society: works by Ravel, Ginastera, Schubert, Glazunov, and Sullivan. All proceeds will be split between Prevent Suicide PA and nonprofits relating to each concert's theme.
Book Discussion: Good and Mad
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales hosts a book discussion of Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger, by Rebecca Traister. Bring a snack and drink to share. Traister, a New York Times bestselling author, offers a historical context to understand the contemporary eruption of women’s anger into the pubic conversation. This is not a short read, [...]