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Her Own Troubles: Women’s Laments in the Iliad
Her Own Troubles: Women’s Laments in the Iliad
Shelia Murnaghan University of Pennsylvania Homer’s Iliad primarily celebrates male heroism on the battlefield. However, the poem also raises women’s voices, especially through the genre of lament. Sheila Murnaghan, the Allen Memorial Professor of Greek, at Penn, explores the distinctive perspectives of the Iliad’s women on heroic values and gender relations in wartime. Murnaghan’s research […]
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Reflections on the Philosophy of Richard Kiniry
Reflections on the Philosophy of Richard Kiniry
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Richard Kiniry (1943-2019) served the Philadelphia Ethical Society for 20 years. He was a beloved self-described curmudgeon and a philosopher. Though thoroughly naturalistic and deeply skeptical, Richard promoted Ethical Humanism as a religious response to a broken world. In preparation for a celebration of Richard's life on April 15, […]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Join Hugh in-person and on Zoom for this overview of Ethical Humanism’s history, philosophy, and current community in Philadelphia. In-person at 1906 Rittenhouse Square and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274
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Under 40 Philosophy Night
Under 40 Philosophy Night
Hugh Taft-Morales hosts a video screening and discussion for folks under forty. RSVP to Hugh at LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org by April 1st, no foolin', and you can help choose a short video (an hour or less) to view and discuss over snacks.
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Virtual Lunch with Leader Hugh
Virtual Lunch with Leader Hugh
Join Hugh and members of the Baltimore Ethical Society for a lunchtime conversation over Zoom. While we eat we will share casual conversation about the news, life, and the advent of spring.
Lunch with Leader Hugh
Lunch with Leader Hugh
Join Hugh in his office for a brown-bag lunch and casual conversation about the news, life, and the advent of spring.
Reflections on Yoga
Reflections on Yoga
Join Hugh for an informal conversation about how yoga has supported his personal and ethical development. Meet in Hugh's office prior to Oliver Jane's 6:30PM yoga class.
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Resurrecting Poetry
Resurrecting Poetry
Anne Klaeysen New York Society for Ethical Culture Today is Easter Sunday, a reminder that belief in the power of miracles can change lives. This is also National Poetry Month, a celebration of the comparable power of poetry. As poet Jane Hirshfield put it, "Poetry is the attempt to understand fully what is real, what […]
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Recovering from Religion
Recovering from Religion
Hugh will speak on-line as part of a series hosted by, Recovering from Religion, a non-profit providing hope, healing, and support to those struggling with doubt concerning religion or harm caused by religion. Hugh will discuss his work in Ethical Humanism, a non-theist alternative to traditional religion. He’ll tap the wisdom of some of his […]
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Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen
Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen
Join our Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane, as they teach an hour-long Chair Yoga class at the Society. The class is accessible to all ages and abilities. This is a very gentle Yoga class that utilizes the support of a chair. The practice promotes stress reduction, relaxation, and positive moods. Great for older bodies, stiff bodies, […]
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Richard Kiniry Memorial
Richard Kiniry Memorial
Celebrate Leader Richard Kiniry The Philadelphia Ethical Society invites you to join us in celebrating the life of its Leader Emeritus, Richard Kiniry, who passed away on December 18, 2019. The program will be held in person in the PES Auditorium at the Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103, at 2:00PM, Saturday, April 15, 2023. In […]
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Intuition and Leaps of Faith
Intuition and Leaps of Faith
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Many who adopt a naturalistic, rational perspective to life feel uncomfortable acting on anything other than evidence and reason. Ethical Culture does not dabble in supernaturalism; and leaning too hard into the irrational is unwise. Yet some aspects of experience that exist beyond reason enrich our lives. Think of […]
Under-40 Gathering: Ethical Action and Social Event
Under-40 Gathering: Ethical Action and Social Event
Anyone under the age of 40 is welcome to join the Philadelphia Ethical Society's Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane Jorgensen, for some socializing, snacks, and a community service activity. We will be meeting to clean out and restock a local community refrigerator. Then we will travel to a local eatery to share some appetizers and […]
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Discussion of The Grimkes
Discussion of The Grimkes
For those who missed our Women’s History Month Book Discussions of The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in An American Family, by Kerri Greenidge, you get another chance. Join with Baltimore Ethical Society members on Zoom to discuss this complex family story of slavery, privilege, and denial. Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274
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Parlor Games and Tea with Hugh
Parlor Games and Tea with Hugh
Join Hugh for some tea, cookies, and silly parlor games! RSVP by April 15. Hugh: hughtm@gmail.com
Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen
Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen
Join our Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane, as they teach an hour-long Chair Yoga class at the Society. The class is accessible to all ages and abilities. This is a very gentle Yoga class that utilizes the support of a chair. The practice promotes stress reduction, relaxation, and positive moods. Great for older bodies, stiff bodies, […]
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Camp Linden at Rittenhouse Square
Camp Linden at Rittenhouse Square
Camp Linden Committee Philadelphia Ethical Society The Children's Summer Program at Camp Linden, the Society's major community-service project, introduces innercity children to the wonders of nature through a program of environmental education and swimming at our property in rural Chester County. Learn about its impact and experience highlights of our engaging environmental curriculum. Retrieve nectar […]
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Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen
Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen
Join our Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane, as they teach an hour-long Chair Yoga class at the Society. The class is accessible to all ages and abilities. This is a very gentle Yoga class that utilizes the support of a chair. The practice promotes stress reduction, relaxation, and positive moods. Great for older bodies, stiff bodies, […]
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ERTF Potluck
ERTF Potluck
Join members of the Ending Racism Task Force for a potluck at the Ethical Society at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Bring yourselves and something delicious! After the potluck and discussion, stay for a movie screening at 4pm. Movie to be announced.
ERTF Movie Screening
ERTF Movie Screening
Following the potluck and discussion, stay for a movie screening at 4pm with the members of the Ending Racism Task Force. Title to be announced.
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Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibition
THE PHILADELPHIA ETHICAL SOCIETY presents Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibition Collier Gallery and Weston Room* May 3 through 29, 2023 Souls Shot Portrait Project pairs fine artists with families and friends of victims of gun violence. The artists create portraits using diverse approaches and emphasize the individuality and uniqueness of the victims portrayed. The exhibition is a truly moving tribute. […]