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New York Philosophy brings the idea of the salon to Manhattan. Each month, NY Phi members of all ages, backgrounds, and outlooks assemble "either to please or to educate" [Horace]. Members engage in reasoned, yet passionate, discussions while enj

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The London Philosophy Meetup is dedicated to the lively discussion of intellectual ideas. Our meetups are often animated and are always deeply engaging. A background in philosophy is not necessary. So if you you want to meet other smart people and s

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We meet second and fourth Sundays every month to discuss AI topics such as: - Symbolic and SubSymbolic Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Life, and Artificial Intuition - Complexity theory, Model theory - Semantic Web, Ontology based systems - R

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The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville, NY is the perfect venue to view cutting-edge documentaries, indies & foreign films. Join a diverse group of film buffs who view films at the Burns & discuss them afterwards. All are welcome.

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Meet other local readers of Philosophy Now (a magazine for all those who have an interest in philosophy), or in general people intrigued by philosophy and its impact on our understanding of life, the universe and everything! The format is a dinner at

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Lovers of Wisdom
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To bring singles in the Tampa Bay area together! To bring Coffee Lovers together. And to see what happens. We all know its a Numbers game! So this group should offer ample opportunities! We also want to experience new places and new coffee

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This book group is based in West London and covers a mixture of contemporary fiction coupled with some topical non-fiction titles. Where possible we try to have authors come and talk about their books. Authors attending have included: Ed Husain,

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Socrates Cafe is a philosophy discussion group that is open to absolutely everyone. It's held in a casual cafe environment and we encourage everyone to join in - but there's no obligation to do so. We're bringing philosophy back to the people!

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Meet other singles who are intellectual yet physically active, who have a wide range of interests including but not limited to tea, coffee, food, drinks, conversation, politics, the arts, nature, outdoor sports, travel, books, dating, and people in g

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This meetup consists of different groups of people reading certain material to different degrees of depth and intensity. Books we've read in the past are Descartes' 'Meditations', Hume's 'Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding', Kant's '1st Critique'

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November 19, 2009

(formerly Campbell/San Jose Freethinkers) Freethinkers are those that have the courage to question commonly held beliefs. Whether you call yourself a believer, non-believer, atheist, agnostic, philosopher, scientist, artist, seeker, or scholar yo

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Freethinkers
November 18, 2009

I just in the last year or so have relized that I do not believe in religion. Living in a place described as the buckle of the bible belt has left me with no one to talk to intelectually about the subject. I would love to chat with like mineded peopl

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Homosapiens
November 18, 2009

We are a Sangha that practices Nichiren Buddhism with the lay organization Soka Gakkai International. We meet locally for "Faith, Practice and Study". All are welcome to learn and discuss this Mahayana practice. Let's get connected!

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November 16, 2009

A philosophical discussion group and activist group promoting the consistent application of the Non-Aggression and Self-Ownership principles when taken to their logical conclusions of a voluntary society. Peaceful inhabitants of the geographical regi

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Georgians curious about Anarchy
November 14, 2009

We read short selection about ethical thinking and discuss them. What you find is what you REALLY believe about morality.

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November 10, 2009

Serious, open-minded discussion and exploration of radical visions for progress and our world's future. The challenges we will face include economic exploitation, ecological destruction, political domination, chronic militarism, racial oppression, ge

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Radical Progressives
November 9, 2009

Downeast Humanists & Freethinkers is a group that has been meeting in Ellsworth for several years, on the 1st Saturday of every month. We are an Affiliate of the American Humanist Association. Our mission: To provide a forum for discussing issues

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Humanists and Freethinkers
November 9, 2009

Want to learn about the fundamental building blocks of our universe, their amazing properties and the impact of this on lives today? The concepts derived from Quantum Mechanics, the study of the behaviour of the fundamental particles and energies of

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Quantum Explorers
November 4, 2009

This meetup provides an opportunity to discuss philosophy in the traditional, reasoned sense. Whether you enjoy thinkers such as Schopenhauer and Searle, relish sharp arguments, or simply love the broader horizon, you're in the right place! First-tim

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November 1, 2009

We get together for lunch and conversation. Everyone brings something eatable to share. I always make something. I am a philosophy professor who used to be an English professor, but not a conversation hog. We can discuss anything that is of inter

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