Philadelphia Stoics, Ancient Philosophy for Modern Times
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh Taft-Morales in learning about the local group of thoughtful folks known as Philadelphia Stoics. Their goal is "to introduce Stoic philosophy to anyone interested in living a happier and more fulfilling life and to help students of Stoicism practice the philosophy in their daily lives." Stoicism is a practical philosophy for guiding people [...]
Designer Genes: Ethical Implications of Altering the Human Genome
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn November, 2018 at the Second World Summit on Human Genome Editing, the birth of the first “CRISPR” babies (a pair of twins) was announced in Hong Kong. A “rogue” Chinese scientist, acting against guidelines created by national and international scientific societies, reported that he had used CRISPR-Cas9 technology to edit the DNA in human [...]
Book Discussion – The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh Taft-Morales as we delve into one of the most impressive historical figures of our country’s history. All invited, but try to read the book first!
A Girl Stands at the Door: The Generation of Young Women who Desegregated America’s School
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRachel Devlin History Professor, Rutgers University Rachel Devlin offers the first new history of the struggle for school desegregation in more than four decades, revealing it as a grassroots movement led by girls and young women. In the immediate aftermath of World War II, young African American women and girls, almost exclusively, attempted to register [...]
What Do You Really Own Anyway?
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society What is it to “own” something? Is it just to have exclusive access to, or control over, a resource? How did the concept of “ownership” arise? Is it true that “property is theft”? How have the concepts of property and money evolved so as to de-emphasize the shared resources [...]
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 the next Introduction to Ethical Humanism where we will mix great conversation with some wine and cheese. Please RSVP to Hugh Taft-Morales at Leader@phillyethics.org.
Book Discussion – The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh Taft-Morales as we delve into one of the most impressive historical figures of our country’s history. All invited, but try to read the book first! (supplements February 19th discussion)
The Tobacco Industry: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRyan Coffman Philly Works, Philadelphia Department of Public Health This talk focuses on the tobacco industry's extensive prior and current history of deception and manipulation to promulgate the tobacco epidemic domestically and globally and will reference real internal industry quotes secured by litigation and actual campaigns the industry has launched to targeting vulnerable populations. This presentation will expose the source of the tobacco epidemic and pandemic. [...]
Solitude: The Art of Being Alone
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Human beings are social creatures. Social media seduces us into more and more communication with others, some in person and a lot virtually. But most people need to be alone sometimes, without electronic distractions and conversation. Many find solitude a source of inspiration, creativity, and renewal. How can we better [...]
Walk in My Shoes: A Screening and Discussion
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTheater of Witness Artistic Director Teya Sepinuck and Philadelphia Police Inspector Altovise Love-Craighead Hugh Taft-Morales will be hosting a screening and discussion of a remarkable film, Walk in My Shoes. Created and performed with Philadelphia police and community members of color, it explores societal wounds and the sharing of true stories and visions for the future. The event [...]