At our Junto meetings, I envision that we'll discuss ethics, politics and philosophy. I envision that the meeting will be conducted in the sincere spirit of inquiry after truth. Any member can host a meeting. I prefer the 9 topic (10 minutes per topic) format with the goal of the official meeting lasting under two hours. We can meet at libraries or homes or restaurants. If you want to host a meeting, please just let me know and I'll put it on the calendar. Hosting a meeting means that you desig …

A Gathering and conversation for people who enjoy exploring truth without the confines of a particular religion, philosophy or ideology they have to conform to. "All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." ~ Arthur Schopenhauer “And you will know the truth, and that truth will set you free.” ~ Jesus I maintain that truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever by any …

The Volusia County Campaign for Liberty Meetup Group's purpose is to effectively influence and educate our immediate community about the benefits of returning to a limited government that abides by the Constitution and defends the principles of individual liberty. We also advocate a government that employs a sound monetary policy within true free markets, and abides by a non-interventionist foreign policy. I decided to start this group because I have fully come to the conclusion that a Republic …

The study of Theosophy helps us to realize that we live in a purposeful universe, that human existence has deep meaning, and that we are responsible for our thoughts and actions. Theosophical Worldview: The Theosophical Society, while reserving for each member full freedom to interpret those teachings known as Theosophy, is dedicated to preserving and realizing the ageless wisdom, which embodies both a worldview and a vision of human self-transformation. This tradition is founded upon certain fu …

Just Sit Jacksonville is a group focused on the practice of insight meditation. Our purpose is to connect those who are interested in or are curious about the practice of mindfulness meditation. We are working to create a Riverside group or "Sangha" where we can meet and practice together. Anyone and everyone interested is welcome to come and just sit with us. For more information about the style of meditation we practice please visit justsitjax.com.

"Enformationist", from the root word 'enform', meaning: to form. Who are we and what is this group about?..... If you know anything about Semiotics/Biosemiotics, Process Ecology, and relations in Information Theory and Biological Systems, then you can probably jump right into our meetings and discussions. If not, then this is an opportunity for you to learn about a very exciting and enriching worldview. We welcome you to our community. Let's learn more from each other and our environment. Our l …

"You have the right to be happy in your life no matter what happens." Quote from President Ikeda. Welcome to SGI-USA Valdosta,GA. Soka Gakkai International (SGI-USA) is a well-respected American Buddhist association that promotes world peace and individual happiness based on the teachings of the Nichiren school of Mahayana Buddhism. Our members reflect a cross section of our diverse American society, representing a broad range of ethnic and social backgrounds. The SGI-USA is the American branch …

We are a group modeled after The School of Life in London. Below is the description from their website (see www.theschooloflife.com for more details). We are also interested in developing proposals for bringing TSOL programming to the United States, and particularly NE Florida. "The School of Life is a new enterprise offering good ideas for everyday life. We are based in a small shop in Central London where we offer a variety of programmes and services concerned with how to live wisely and well. …

Secular Saint Augustine hopes to connect local atheists, secular humanists, and other nontheists who enjoy rational and challenging conversation.

It's time to take another look at some of those books we read (or pretended to read) in high school or college. If you went to high school in the 40s or 50s, you actually read books! Authors of fiction such as Dickens, Tolstoy, Camus, Kipling, and Elliott are some of the ones to re-consider. Then there's all that nonfiction, of course, especially the ones we were supposed to read in history, social studies, anthropology and philosophy classes. I've discovered that now, as a gray-haired grandma, …

Although we may not be professional scholars, our group enjoys reading about and discussing thought-provoking ideas in an informal setting. I am interested in an eclectic range of topics: science, philosophy, history, political theory, critical thinking, and I'm looking for others who would like to share their interests.

Would you like to have a profound awakening to your own potential as an evolving human being and discover how to consciously create a new culture with others in Daytona? Together, through meditation and discussions, we at Evolutionary Enlightenment Daytona gain new perspectives, insights, and understanding. Here in Daytona Beach, Florida our group provides a community of like minded people with a common interest in evolutionary philosophy and spiritual development.

The PSI group provides a non-dogmatic environment where people seeking to discover a true understanding of themselves and their place in the cosmos can work together. It encourages individual investigation and application of the teachings of people throughout history who have claimed successful discovery of the answer to the "Who am I?" question. And it serves as a matrix where each individual's progress can be accelerated by helping and being helped. Perhaps most importantly, you will find frie …

We are a group of Outdoor loving, Water seeking kayakers. Kayakers meeting other kayakers for camaraderie, fun, and stewardship on our waterways, Northeast Florida (Duval, Clay, and St. Johns Counties) and Southest Georgia Areas are our backyards and FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PADDLE JACKSONVILLE MEET-UP. We are not an outfitter or associated with any kayak companies or organizations; We are an Open Group, You the members of the group pick and choose what trips Paddle Jacksonville meets up for …

Started in late April, 2013, this group is for anyone who's interested in learning how to further progress their ability to think critically and reasonably, especially in response to controversial topics and issues. If combining learning, socializing, and reasoning is your kind of thing, then you've come to the right place! Each Reasoning Lab will feature three main components: (1) mini lectures and/or presentations, (2) interactive learning activities that consist of small groups working on top …