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Meet other local people interested in discussing ideas about the metaphysical. We can cover anything from the modern shaman, the search for enlightenment, being and self, religion and science, etc.

Meetup topics: Science, Metaphysics, Philosophy
26.6 miles
away in Chicago, IL
201
Metaphysicians
4.75

The Chicago Tao Teh Ching & Taoism Study Group is dedicated to exploring the Tao, literally "The Way", through the Teachings attributed to Lao Tzu, espoused so eloquently in the 2500 year-old classic text, Tao Teh Ching. This collection of 81 shor

26.6 miles
away in Chicago, IL
182
Students
4.25

This group will meet from time to time to discuss the more fundamental questions and foundational issues that most people do not bother considering. A philosophy background is certainly NOT required, as long as you crave serious intellectual disc

29.1 miles
away in Skokie, IL
38
Lovers of Wisdom
4.5

The purpose of this Meetup is to gather with like-minded individuals who are interested in implementing Mental Science in their lives. There's so much more to Mental Science than just the Law of Attraction, and the full message should be getting to e

47 miles
away in Gurnee, IL
50
Spiritual Beings
5.0
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Brett Harris
Evanston, IL Sep 5, 2008
Elizabeth
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Writers, Apples To Apples
Chicago, IL Sep 4, 2008
 hello--my name is laurie. i am a freelance writer and editor. i also write short fiction. would love to network and meet other freelancers in the area. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Reporters and Journalists, Writer's Block, The Artist's Way, Writers, more
Villa Park, IL Sep 2, 2008
Michelle
 I want these local Meetups because...graduate studies can be a solitary endeavor. 
Chicago, IL Aug 19, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Philosophy Now, Socrates Cafe, Ethics, Evolution, more
Chicago, IL Aug 16, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Rush, Monty Python, Humanism, Python, more
Chicago, IL Aug 13, 2008
Don Baker
 My name is Don Baker. 2 years ago I started 2 Socrates Cafes in the Eau Claire WI area. They did not work out, partly because of the lower population base. I like the concept. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Philosophy Now, Ethics, Evolution, more
Elmhurst, IL Aug 13, 2008
eric
Westmont, IL Aug 11, 2008
Jimmy Otto
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Chicago, IL Aug 1, 2008
geoffrey
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Experimental Music, Mix Making, Drum n Bass, Electronic Music, more
Chicago, IL Jul 29, 2008
Shawn C.
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Bicycling, Adventurers, Camping, Backpackers, more
Chicago, IL Jul 28, 2008
Ro
Ro
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Urban Exploration, Museum, Photography, Fitness, more
Chicago, IL Jul 4, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Particle Physics, Math, Physics, Astronomy, more
Evanston, IL Jun 28, 2008
Pete
 I am always up for openminded, civil, fair, and intelligent discourse. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Current Events, Philosophy Now, Political Cafe, Ethics, more
Skokie, IL Jun 23, 2008
 Hi, I'm Joyce. I have a passion for Art (2-dimensional, pictures, etc.) and just started a few years ago creating in different media and entering contests. I'd prefer to meet locally and in the day time. I am also a published author. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Art, Poetry, Writers, Artists & Musicians, The Artist's Way, more
Arlington Heights, IL Jun 13, 2008
Dana
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Current Events, Philosophy Now
Chicago, IL May 27, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Writers, Writer's Block, The Artist's Way, Book Club
Chicago, IL May 16, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Park Ridge, IL Mar 26, 2008
ethan
 I found pantheism on reddit.com, and it's exactly what I believe. But it's hard to meet with people like myself because there's not really a church for us. I'm up for any kind of online and in-person discussions and field trips anyone comes up with. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Pantheism, Deism, Universist, Gaiaism, more
Waukegan, IL Mar 17, 2008
Don
 I'm desperate for any sharing wether in person, online, reading or thru tapes. Get me going here because I know I have some forgiveness work ahead. For NOW, thank you for being out there. I can be reached direclty via email at donommen@yahoo.com 
Kankakee, IL Mar 9, 2008
William
 I love to read, travel, bike, go to museums, and study languages. I'd like to meet with others with a similar range of interests. 
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Chicago, IL Feb 14, 2008
Troy
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Elmhurst, IL Jan 25, 2008
Laura
 Great 20 plus years in the San Francisco North Bay Area, but sooooooo glad to be back and looking forward to everything!! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Ethics, Postmodernism, Humanism
Oak Park, IL Jan 21, 2008
Allison
 I want these local Meetups because I am a writer and a voracious reader and I want to meet literary people. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Chicago, IL Jan 15, 2008
Tom Brand
 Tom Brand, artist, living in the Pines (immediately west of Michigan City, IN) looking for fellow atheists closer than Chicago. Do lunch? 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Atheists, Separation of Church and State, Humanism, ACLU
Chicago, IL Jan 11, 2008
 Hi, I want these meetups because it's difficult to find like minded, open minded people to converse with. 
Portage, IN Jan 9, 2008
Chicago, IL Jan 2, 2008
Lee Barry
 I'm specifically interested in finding groups in the Oak Park area. Very often I am not in the city proper, and meeting local would be easier on my tight schedule. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Digital Art, Cultural Creatives, Postmodernism, Philosophy Now, more
Chicago, IL Dec 18, 2007
Dani
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Book Club, Adult Indigo, Dreams, Taoism, more
Schaumburg, IL Dec 12, 2007
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe
Evanston, IL Nov 28, 2007
ChoadTheToad
 I'm an anomaly. I'm a hippy that showers and shaves! Well then, maybe I'm not a hippy? 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Chicago, IL Nov 24, 2007
Rachael
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Chicago, IL Nov 24, 2007
Clayton
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Marketing, NetSquared, Writers, Artists & Musicians
Chicago, IL Nov 24, 2007
Sharon
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Vegetarian
Chicago, IL Nov 24, 2007
Dana
 Hi. This just sounds like a great idea. I went to a club a couple years ago and loved it. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Divorce Support, Single Parents, Coffee, Brunch Club, more
Oak Park, IL Nov 24, 2007
John Gauthier
 I am a very interested in discovering truth, and I believe that the most effective way is by sharing our experiences with others and discussing life, the universe, and everything in the spirit of empathy and mutual growth. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Dungeons & Dragons, Spirituality
Evanston, IL Nov 24, 2007
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Yiddish Language, Judaism, Stand by Israel, Current Events
Chicago, IL Nov 24, 2007
Melissa
 Hello! I'd be very interested in joining a meetup... 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Naperville, IL Nov 24, 2007
m60611
 Blogger, Investor, Trader, pssionate reader. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Investor's Business Daily, Entrepreneur, Investing, Anthony Robbins, more
Skokie, IL Nov 24, 2007
Dramon Falling
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Podcasting, Democracy for America
Schaumburg, IL Nov 24, 2007
Zack
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Dungeons & Dragons, French Language
Lake Zurich, IL Nov 24, 2007
Young Kim
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Vernon Hills, IL Nov 24, 2007
 Hello, I am a student of philsophy and just graduated from college and am thinking of grad school in Continental Philosophy. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Book Club, Writers, Artists & Musicians
Chicago, IL Nov 24, 2007
 I merely wish to see whether the philosophical can subsist in the perfunctory. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy
Chicago, IL Nov 24, 2007
Susana
 If someone will become the organizer, the meetup fees are about $14 a month and we can chip in $1-$3 a month or $2 every meetup depending on how many people and times we meet. I am learning and I am a beginner that is why I can't be the organizer. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Lansing, IL Nov 24, 2007
Daiva
 Hi, I'm an avid tea drinker and would love to join this group to learn more about the leaves I'm drinking, taste new ones, and recommend my faves! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Democratic Party, Theater & Performance Art, Tea, French Language
Chicago, IL Nov 24, 2007
 I am the group organizer and an Avid reader. My hope is this group will introduce people to new books they might never of read otherwise. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Indie Film, Photography, Digital Photography, Book Club
Chicago, IL Nov 17, 2007
Margaret
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Atheists, Separation of Church and State, Skeptics, Brights, more
Mundelein, IL Nov 6, 2007
 I use to live in Flanders and would like to keep up with my Dutch 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Classics, Dutch Language, Socrates Cafe, German Language
Aurora, IL Oct 8, 2007
smita
 To put it in a nutshell...I love poetry...and would love to be a part of a poetry discussion group where people discuss everything...from classic poetry to their own creations. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Poetry, Writer's Block, Writers, The Artist's Way, Art, more
Chicago, IL Oct 5, 2007
 I am always looking for more intelligent conversations
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Wheaton, IL Sep 28, 2007
Randall
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Expat Canadian, Playgroup, Stay at Home Parents, Parents, more
Chicago, IL Sep 18, 2007
 Having others to share ponderings and life questions with makes everything more interesting. It's a joy to hear what others may think. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Wine, Socrates Cafe, Philosophy Now
Chicago, IL Aug 28, 2007
Nicholas
 interested in philosophical discussion of any kind. Latest Book: Imre Kertesz "Liquidation" Currently reading: Fear and Trembling(Kierkegaard) and "Philosophical Investigations" Wittgenstein. WOuld like to set up a meet, but need help where? 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Philosophy Now, Ethics
Chicago, IL Aug 28, 2007
George
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Pagan, Art, Feng Shui, Taoism, more
Chicago, IL Aug 28, 2007
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Game Programming, Java, IT Professional, Math, more
Glen Ellyn, IL Aug 28, 2007
jac
 I want these local Meetups because it would be great to speak to like minded people 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Glendale Heights, IL Aug 27, 2007
Jarett Sanchez
Dundee, IL Aug 23, 2007
 I need to learn NLP. I never got it in school. I have tried several books, but without the real thing they only do a certain amount of good. Communication with myself and others has always been somewhat of a stumbling block, and I want it to be a joy 
Chicago, IL Aug 15, 2007
Mark
 I want these local Meetups, because I have not seen so many annonymous members. I thought my personality is neurotic. I like to express myself in writing from time to time. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Prospect Heights, IL Aug 14, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because responding to friends and 'others' keeps my neurons growing. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Philosophy Now, Socrates Cafe, Ethics
North Aurora, IL Aug 13, 2007
Maria Hadden
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, 20 Million Loud
Chicago, IL Aug 9, 2007
Khalid
 I like to share my success story. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, CRON, Atheists, Evolution, Skeptics, Humanism, more
Chicago, IL Aug 6, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because writing is part of my day as is breathing. I want to meet like-minded people who love to write and creat their thoughts into words that they can share with others. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Poetry, Writer's Block, Writers, The Artist's Way, more
Chicago, IL Aug 5, 2007
David
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Chicago, IL Aug 5, 2007
Drew
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Chicago, IL Aug 1, 2007
Jeff
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Philosophy Now, Science, Emergence, more
Arlington Heights, IL Jul 30, 2007
Jen
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Tinley Park, IL Jul 30, 2007
Daina
 I'm a Lithuanian artist & speak 5 languages (Rus, Ger, Fr, Lith & some Spanish). Love to learn about fellow European cultures/languages. I am co-org to the Ger, Sp, Rus, ESL, Chess, & Euro meetups. I am always up for Bulgarian films, music, lit, etc. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Mythology, Professors, Dungeons & Dragons, Art Modeling, more
Chicago, IL Jul 29, 2007
Jessica
 Spending time with people having a similar background in art, yet with diverse different interests is an eye opener and motivating expirience. In all beauty and art, not one is the same. I'd love to meet new interesting people with similar passion. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Art, Painter, The Artist's Way, Figure Drawing, Art Modeling, more
Chicago, IL Jul 29, 2007
Heather
 I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet others who experience the world the way I experience it. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, INTP, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Psychology, Astrology
Chicago, IL Jul 22, 2007
Chicago, IL Jul 9, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because i think it would be cool and fun and productive and i love to meet new people all over 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Poetry, Writer's Block, Writers, The Artist's Way, more
Chicago, IL Jul 4, 2007
Anthony
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Telecommuters, Work At Home, Election Reform, Hip Mama, more
Chicago, IL Jul 1, 2007
 I am just curious what you are all about. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Beliefnet, Language Lovers,