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Meet other local people who are interested in discussing the essential words of spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle.

9.5 miles
away in
Stamford, CT
49
Eckhart Tolle Fans
4.5

Meet others interested in the Big Questions! Join a regular dialogue about the values and forces that guide our lives and shape our community. Socrates was convinced that knowledge is created through questioning our beliefs and allowing for the regular exchange of diverse perspectives. Our discussions are energizing and motivating and enlightening

11.7 miles
away in
Stamford, CT
93
Movement Makers
5.0

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.

22 miles
away in
Chappaqua, NY
483
JBFC Indie Film Fanatics
4.75

Meet other local individuals who are interested in discussing and studying the tenets of Taoism.

27.1 miles
away in
Hicksville, NY
10
Taoists
4.25

The Ethical Society of Rockland County is a humanistic religious fellowship. We focus on human lives and relationships and explore what it means to live ethically as individuals, family members, and participants in the larger community. We have no creeds and no doctrines, but we are united by our belief in the worth and dignity of each individual a

36.5 miles
away in
Spring Valley, NY
23
Ethicists
5.0

Meet other local people who are interested in Consciousness. Discuss the timeless truth of being and how we can connect more deeply with our lives to find greater meaning.

37.1 miles
away in
New York, NY
41
Consciousness Theorists
No recent ratings

Socrates Cafe is a movement to bring philosophy outside the academic setting. It started in Montclair, NJ about 12 years ago to help those of us who are not professional philosophers develop our critical thinking skills by interacting respectfully and actively with others who share a love of ideas. There are hundreds of Socrates Cafes across the

38.5 miles
away in
Teaneck, NJ
51
N/A
4.75

The ECSBC began over 50 years ago as a religious, progressive and humanistic community based in Teaneck, NJ. While most religions are concerned with ethics, Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing and social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life.

38.5 miles
away in
Teaneck, NJ
11
Ethicists
5.0

Everyone is welcomed. What connects us is the love of the question, and a passion for challenging even our most cherished assumptions and principles. Come, gather, commune, eat & drink and meet other local common folk who also possess an inner zeal and curiosity for philosophy, psychology, history, spirituality, religion, anthropology, literatur

40.6 miles
away in
Sunnyside, NY
38
perennial seekers
5.0

The Foucault Society LTD (www.foucaultsociety.org) hosts reading groups, lectures and conferences on topics related to the study of the writings of the French philosopher, Michael Foucault. We've begun reading The Chomsky-Foucault Debate: On Human Nature. We read aloud & encourage comments & questions. The book is a transcribe of a debate for

40.9 miles
away in
New York, NY
68
Philosophers
4.75

This group will explore everything to do with "pure innovation" -- that which applies to everything in our pesonal lives, and to society around us. In essence, innovation is all about CREATING VALUE...and that has applications everywhere in life (not just business & technology). We all have relationships, and in a wide range of categories: person

40.9 miles
away in
New York, NY
41
Pure Innovators
No recent ratings

No Experience Necessary! Come learn how to debate and have fun debating topics you choose. You can improve your analytical thinking and public speaking skills too. http://nycdebate.googlepages.com

40.9 miles
away in
New York, NY
186
People Interested In Debating
4.75

New York Society for Ethical Culture offers many activities to discuss and study ethical and philosophical issues. Join us at one of our events such as our Socrates Cafe, Public Issues Committee, Ethics for Children, Ethics in Film, Ethics in Media, Ethics and the Theater, Everyday Ethics, Poetry Readings, guest speakers and special events.

41.3 miles
away in
New York, NY
161
Philosophers
5.0

Meet other local individuals who are interested in discussing and studying the tenets of Taoism. It's a combination of socializing and text study, with optional occasional meditative rituals and demonstrations thrown in on special occasions. For example, the winter solstice ritual involved pouring a dipper of water over a rock in a bucket as

41.3 miles
away in
New York, NY
70
Taoists
4.75

The Secret: Think "it", and "it" will happen!! Meet like-minded people; let's empower ourselves, utilizing the Secret within. Let's share "it" with each other and the world! :-D

41.7 miles
away in
New York, NY
356
Secret Members
5.0

We're a club for people drawn to existentialist-related fiction and philosophy texts, but who never read much of it as thoroughly as they wish. Or those who have it all memorized by now, but would still enjoy sharing their knowledge with a group of enthusiastic literate people. Though inspired by works like Walter Kaufmann's anthology and Willia

42.5 miles
away in
New York, NY
200
Existentialism Enthusiasts
5.0

Meet and gather with other Jungian & Transpersonal enthusiasts. Explore Jung's works, his life and his luminous ideas on the human psyche with similiar-minded individuals in a non-judgemental and supportive community. Lets gather and discuss his life, his well known theories that raise the question of the meaning of life. Recollect and reunite wit

42.6 miles
away in
New York, NY
130
People Interested in Carl Jung
5.0

New York Philosophy is not your typical social club! We are a community of friends who get together at new and exciting places around the city for food, drink, and interesting debates. Members are asked to review our rules of membership in our About Us page. The organizers do not receive any financial compensation for these events.

43 miles
away in
New York, NY
1,176
Philosophers
4.25

We meet regularly to discuss readings in Continental Philosophy that we collectively assign ourselves. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend. No academic background in philosophy is required. Our discussion and debate will be directed toward mutually increasing our understanding of particular philosophers and their ideas, especi

43 miles
away in
New York, NY
344
Philosophers
5.0

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 lunch or dinner at a restaurant, with a limited number of people (i.e., food, wine and philosophy, just like

43 miles
away in
New York, NY
326
Lovers of Wisdom
4.75
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Trisha
I pledged
New York, NY Jul 4, 2008
Meredith
Hillsdale, NJ Jul 2, 2008
I pledged

 lets writers and artists get together to create comics. 

Forest Hills, NY Jul 1, 2008
Carol
New York, NY Jun 29, 2008
Aradhana
I pledged
New York, NY Jun 26, 2008
Dwayne
New Haven, CT Jun 21, 2008
Saira
New York, NY Jun 16, 2008
Zakiya
I pledged
New York, NY Jun 15, 2008
I pledged

 Creative Writing, Poetry and Yoga for the Soul 

Hartsdale, NY Jun 14, 2008
Jamie
Nutley, NJ Jun 13, 2008
New York, NY Jun 12, 2008
Heather

 Hi - My name is Heather and I am a NYC based collage artist and writer. I am the owner of Ripe Arts - www.ripearts.com - a collage art website. 

New York, NY Jun 11, 2008
New York, NY Jun 11, 2008
Annie
New York, NY Jun 4, 2008
Pekky
New York, NY Jun 3, 2008
Shanel Staten, WNC.
New York, NY Jun 2, 2008
Eric
Poughkeepsie, NY May 26, 2008
Jo
Jo
New York, NY May 2, 2008
Ben Jablonski
New York, NY Apr 22, 2008
Cindy Osorio

 Hello my name is Cindy and am looking to meet new people and make friends. 

New York, NY Apr 19, 2008
Garrett
Bethel, CT Apr 19, 2008
Spencer

 Hello! I am a utilitarian, agnostic, vegan mathematician (in training). 

New York, NY Apr 17, 2008

 I'm a writer, screenplays etc, and would like to meet up with others in the freelance boat for practical discussions and a bit of socializing. 

New York, NY Apr 2, 2008
Fei

 I want these local Meetups because I love downtown foodcourt and I'd like to find someone who'd like to have lunch together in downtown. 

New York, NY Apr 1, 2008
Bradley
Astoria, NY Apr 1, 2008
barbara
New York, NY Apr 1, 2008
Krysia
Harrington Park, NJ Apr 1, 2008
Rob

 I want these local Meetups because I have an active interest in investing/trading. 

New York, NY Apr 1, 2008
Brooklyn, NY Apr 1, 2008
New York, NY Apr 1, 2008
Duke
New York, NY Mar 31, 2008
Angus
New York, NY Mar 31, 2008
Salvatore
West Islip, NY Mar 23, 2008
Logic
Brooklyn, NY Mar 11, 2008

 I want these local Meetups because I am interested in social dance. 

New York, NY Mar 10, 2008
Jane Everhart
New York, NY Feb 28, 2008
Annie

 Hi Ho 

Secaucus, NJ Feb 27, 2008
Lawrence Eisenberg
New York, NY Feb 20, 2008
Sven Pihl

 Hello, I am Sven. As a concerned Earthling, I am interested in Green Living, Minimal Impact Living, and Organic Vegetable Gardening, etc. I am a Yoga and Vipassana meditation practicioner. I love Mother Nature and commune with her regularly. 

New Britain, CT Feb 11, 2008
Laurie
I pledged

 What a great way to decompress from the work week and enjoy the outdoors. I have been on several hikes already and have really enjoyed them, not only the hikes but everyone is so friendly and Paula makes everyone feel so welcome! 

Mohegan Lake, NY Feb 2, 2008
Joseph Turian
New York, NY Jan 30, 2008
Susanna
New York, NY Jan 27, 2008
Robert D. Muni
New York, NY Jan 21, 2008
Ling Ma
New York, NY Jan 13, 2008
Laura

 Hi, I'm looking to meet new people . I'm looking forward to getting out and having a nice time with you all 

New Rochelle, NY Jan 11, 2008
I pledged
Hoboken, NJ Jan 10, 2008
New York, NY Jan 7, 2008
Ashley McGarry
New Haven, CT Dec 21, 2007
I pledged

 Hi! great magazine! Let's chat ! 

Coram, NY Dec 15, 2007
New York, NY Dec 13, 2007
Malikah

 Hey , Just moved from the DC area! 

New York, NY Dec 8, 2007
Mike
I pledged

 I am currently running the Greater Hartford Atheists group here. Please come to our next meeting, which is 1/22/08 

New Britain, CT Dec 1, 2007
Leslie
Ridgewood, NJ Nov 28, 2007
Aviva
New York, NY Nov 23, 2007
Wes

 Atheist, former Christian, surrounded by fundy Christian family and friends. I need some Atheist friends! 

Bristol, CT Nov 23, 2007
Dr. Lydia Hartunian

 Hey Philosophy Gang! Hope I get to meet you at THE GREAT AMERICAN GOD-OUT! party in NYC on Nov. 15th! www.thegreatamericangodout.com Call/email with questions about tickets! Rationally Yours, Dr. Lydia Hartunian 319-400-5328 

Brooklyn, NY Nov 22, 2007
Ajion
I pledged

 I have a vision and i seek individuals that will share my vision so that we can build a new reality 

Brooklyn, NY Nov 22, 2007
naureen
New York, NY Nov 22, 2007
No more a name than a name

 To discuss and enjoy 

Brooklyn, NY Nov 22, 2007
Joe Simmons
I pledged

 We're brainwashed to experience separateness, believing that independence is success. We forgot that we're One. We crave to reconnect. Imagine, community and sharing gives us everything we need (love, joy abundance) and more. It's real. It's sane. 

Mastic, NY Nov 22, 2007
Leben

 I want these local Meetups because i find this to be a discipline, & useful activity in a big metropolis such as this one, 

New York, NY Nov 22, 2007
Regina

 I am definitely very interested in this group! As someone who is learned to "live in the moment", I felt this group will support my efforts and meet great people in the process. :-) 

Brooklyn, NY Nov 19, 2007
Elizabeth

 It will be great to meet other like-minded people and I look forward to sharing some fun while getting to know new people. 

New York, NY Nov 15, 2007
Steven Getch
I pledged

 Always interested in meeting creative people. 

New York, NY Nov 12, 2007
Peter
Kew Gardens, NY Nov 10, 2007
Della
I pledged

 Hi, looking for a hiking/biking meetup with the preference for bike trips on country roads close to NYC and hiking trips of mild to moderate challenge similarly situated. I have a preference for mid to late morning start up times! 

New York, NY Nov 9, 2007
Epic
Brooklyn, NY Nov 6, 2007
Eli

 Hello My name is Eli,I am considerd to be intelligent and I would like to meet like minded people. Eli 

Brooklyn, NY Nov 4, 2007
I pledged

 Hello world! Feels nice to join a group of people that I can relate to. i HAVE BEEN OUT OF COMMISSION FOR A WHILE, BUT NOW i AM BACK!!!! 

New York, NY Nov 3, 2007

 There is no right or wrong path. Unity is more important. Promoting one way will eventually lead to the restriction of another way. All are valid in their own cultural context. 

New York, NY Oct 30, 2007
Suzie
New York, NY Oct 29, 2007
Kym
Kym
Blue Point, NY Oct 28, 2007
Jonathan Brodsky
New York, NY Oct 26, 2007

 Relatively new to Brooklyn and very new to parkour. I live near prospect park so I can imagine some nice runs through and around there. 

Brooklyn, NY Oct 23, 2007
Jeff Rimland

 I have written two published books of poetry and have written a third book, which hopefully will be published. I enjoy poetry and wish to join a poetry club of some sort. 

Patchogue, NY Oct 20, 2007
John W

 I want to meet like-minded people who are interested in discussions that go beyond the mundane topics of sports and work. I'm eager to hear what others think. I'm humble when it comes to my own views, leaving space for the views of others. 

Bristol, CT Oct 15, 2007
Nancy Gesimondo
Sunnyside, NY Oct 11, 2007

 Okay, philosophers... who's going to step up and start a group? 

Waterbury, CT Oct 9, 2007

 Hello Everyone, I just have arrived at New Rochelle and I am interested in meeting new friends! I studied philosophy and administration and now I want to study French!!! 

New Rochelle, NY Oct 8, 2007
Daniel Otero

 Hi everyone I signed up for this because I'd like to meet beings just like me who have things in common and can share different aspects of life and living. Unity is the essence for peace and we should drink from it's fountain to stay strong. 

Bronx, NY Oct 8, 2007
Jan
Jan
New York, NY Sep 25, 2007

 I actually need an urdu tutor to help me read and write urdu. I am a native urdu speaker. I need to learn elementary reading and writing by September. Please e-mail me at isafarb@yahoo.com if you can teach for a few hours a week over summer. 

New York, NY Sep 22, 2007
perrell
Waterbury, CT Sep 17, 2007
daaiya
Bronx, NY Sep 16, 2007
Corona, NY Sep 15, 2007
Sherri

 I want these local Meetups because SFF meetings were the best part of college life, and it's always nice to meet fellow geeks! 

Jersey City, NJ Sep 14, 2007
Peter Irwin

 Long experience in clinical research. Strong interest in ethics. 

New York, NY Sep 12, 2007
Sean

 Poet, author, student, unemployed at the moment. 

Pearl River, NY Sep 12, 2007
Mike
New York, NY Sep 10, 2007
Tara
New Haven, CT Sep 6, 2007
Michael

 Im looking to meet new people with similar interests. I love film, work in the industry and just want to find like minded people to hang out and chat with. 

New York, NY Sep 6, 2007
New York, NY Sep 4, 2007
Alexander
Bristol, CT Sep 2, 2007
Bristol, CT Sep 2, 2007
RSS
RSS
New York, NY Aug 31, 2007
realist

 35 years old from queens. I'm a theist, on most levels a liberal. 

Astoria, NY Aug 30, 2007
Hoboken, NJ Aug 28, 2007
Sarah P.
Poughkeepsie, NY Aug 28, 2007
David

 Yeshiva University undergrad.. looking to pursue a graduate career in the humanities... perhaps political and social thought. 

New York, NY Aug 26, 2007
lauren
Brooklyn, NY Aug 26, 2007
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