Omar Khayyam, An All Around Man
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFacilitator: Javad Mohsenian, MD PES member Dr. Javad Mohsenian, an Iranian-American author/psychiatrist will look at Omar Khayyam’s life and Edward Fitzgerald’s translation of his poetry. He will examine the poet’s complicated life and his psyche through the window of his poetry. Here with a loaf of bread beneath the bough. A flask of wine, a [...]
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!
Locating Our Ethics: Discovering and Living Our Values and Principles
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesChristian Hayden Leader in Training What's your ethical framework--is it Kantian, utilitarian or relativist? What can we learn from feminist ethics? How are values different than principles? Part teach-in, part share-out, learn about various approaches to Ethics and leave with a better understanding of your values and your own guiding principles.
Think Ethics
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRitual or Nothing - What does spirituality mean for nones and those in between? What is the place of ritual in the lives of people? Should there be? Can spirituality be a part of everyone’s life, theistic or not? Think Ethics is a discussion group facilitated by Leader-In-Training Christian Hayden and Alexander Guterriez that looks [...]
Ethical Page Turners–Lives of Others
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFacilitator: Betsy Lightbourn, PES member Ethical issues are often creatively explored through fiction. Literary fiction especially can illuminate ethical issues and enhance an understanding of the lives of others. This summer, our reviewers will briefly review books which have led them to a better understanding of those who are not like them, e.g. race, gender, [...]
Discussion: The Art of Becoming
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLed by Christian Hayden Using text and the performance of theater works, we will look at the process of becoming- how one decides and shapes and makes the intentional choice in the face of oppression and marginalization in our society. Suggested Reading: None, or bring in your favorite monologue about coming out/being queer.
Drawing for Everyone: Basic Principles
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFacilitator: Arthur Pielli Artist, Art Educator, and PES member Learn how to create a 3D image from a 3D object, on a 2D format.
Stories from the AEU Assembly, 2019 Edition
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFacilitator: Bob Bueding PES President Bob and other PES members who attended the AEU Assembly in Tampa, Florida will share their take-aways and moments of inspiration.
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: Naturalism and Materialism
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.