This group is dedicated to an exploration of the ideas informing educational philosophy, policy-making and planning - including investigation, analysis and critique of educational design at the local, state, national and international levels. I hope to open an erudite and broad-minded conversation about the underlying purpose(s) of public education from an eclectic, multi-angled perspective (i.e., classical Western, Eastern, post-modern, traditionalist, etc.). I am interested in what are the m …

… Other topic based discussion (i.e. ethics, psychology, philosophy) 6. Cooking classes As you can see, some events aren't inherently veg*n related, and some aren't inherently intellectual. We welcome a broad range of members.

"The purpose of this meetup is to provide a venue for individuals who walk the esoteric/inner path but also strive for a balance with their more exoteric & worldly nature. I seek others like myself who walk the inner path and have experienced inner transfigurations and can examine these powerful, spiritual experiences from a scientific & psychological lens, who introspect ruthlessly, who are open to exploring the inner realms of self-identity, and who value knowledge and wisdom above all.  I hav …

The Ethical Humanist Society is a congregation for those who seek a rational, compassionate philosophy of life without regard to belief or non-belief in a supreme being.

… In our overarching general philosophy, we are a kindred organization to the University of Arizona's Center for Consciousness Studies ( http://www.consciousness.arizona.edu/ ). You are invited to join us, on our ongoing adventure, as we explore the nature of the phenomena that we call “consciousness.”

Inspired by the fictional Jedi in Star Wars, we strive to emulate the path of the Jedi in our real lives. We're not just Star Wars fans, but people who see a core of truth in its philosophy that is worth bringing into the world. Our meetings are for the purpose of training (martial arts, meditation, energy, philosophy, and other topics a Jedi knight needs to understand) and building community. We also don't just sit around watching films and reading books; we go out and offer our services wher …

… Topics: Personal development and self improvement, physical fitness and personal health, philosophy, art and culture, spirituality and higher states of awareness, intimacy and personal relationships, financial improvement and goal setting. This group is about you. What do you most want out of life? What is most important to you? What aspect of your life do you most want to improve? You can transform your life, easier than you know. This is the only life you're given. Play it to win. You are welc …

Finding principles of Buddhism in literature and science, to make the journey a bit easier.

It's ALL About "Connecting". Each new relationship presents an opportunity for enrichment, growth and significant advancement in life. "Connecting" with the Right People is what defines a GREAT Network and we continually "Attract" the Right People to our group. Our Group here on Meet Up is a GREAT way for you to Expose your Business and Personal Philosophies Join us as we continue to "Connect" with one another and with other entrepreneurs throughout the world.

Under Construction (but join!) (Note that this page as well as some outgoing links are NSFW.) This group is for people who have an intuition of something better, and who are pursuing it in every direction simultaneously. You have a sense of rightness and wrongness that cuts to the bone, and it doesn't line up with traditional religion or the zeitgeist. You're an information sponge, but you hold it all provisionally and pragmatically. You know that all truths are partial perspectives, i.e. wron …

… Other topic based intellectual discussion / debate (i.e. ethics, psychology, philosophy) 6.  Vegan cooking classes As you can see, some events aren't inherently veg*n related, and some aren't inherently intellectual. We welcome a broad range of members.   Here are some thoughts about discourse, debate, and animal welfare, as they relate to this group: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds/messages/boards/thread/22618962

… Our topics presented include: spiritual development, personal growth, prosperity consciousness, metaphysics, consciousness, mysticism, dream interpretation, energy, law of attraction, spirituality, shamanism, philosophy, mythology, ancient rituals, and the paranormal. Celebrate your spiritual prosperity and join us in our mutual quest. Much Love and Many Blessings, Walter

… Inspired and informed by Mawlana Faizani spiritual teachings (52 books), an original Islamic spiritual philosophy and practice for the 21st century - our many programs and activities offer the direct experience of higher human potentials and the tools to transform oneself to live a life of greater purpose, understanding, peace, love, virtue and joy. Our vision and mission is nothing less than to help people achieve total spiritual transformation and consciousness, for the sake of bettering indiv …

William Meader is an international author and teacher of Esoteric Psychology. His passion is to teach the deeper implications of modern spiritual development, and the means to more effectively express the soul in the outer world. William is presenting his first Chicago lecture series in January 2011. Presentations will include: Evolution of Consciousness - The goal of human evolution is to achieve a state of enlightened consciousness. This journey is governed by one's capacity to transform the p …

… Our Philosophy: Float Your Boat, or "FYB" abbreviation, is a non-professional meet-up group that only provides a way for you to connect with others who enjoy kayaking and associated activities. Think of Float Your Boat as a group of new and old friends getting together for fun and mostly our brand of fun is called kayaking. Float Your Boat is not a professional adventure organization or outfitter operation. Kayaking can be physically and mentally demanding. Kayaking can involve significant r …

The Chicago Taoism Study Group seeks to explore the ironic, absurb and penetratingly insightful gentle "way" of wisdom - and hopefully in the process reach the end of logic and enjoy a really good laugh. In the ancient Far East, Taoism traditionally was the pursuit of older citizens, who - having fulfilled their civic and worldly duties - abandoned society retreating to mountain hermitages to sit by streams and observe the changing seasons divining skillfull and elegant means of aligning one's …