… This group is a good place to . . . . . . meet people interested in philosophy. . . . find common ground between others.. . . struggle with difficult questions.
Also see these other philosophy groups in Chicago: Greek Philosophy: http://www.meetup.com/SocratesPlato
/ Modern Philosophy: http://www.meetup.com/Philosophy-from-Des
cartes-to-Nietzsche/ 20th Century Philosophy: http://www.meetup.com/The-Chicago-Philosophy-Meetup/ Eastern Philosophy: http://www.meetup.com/taoism-15/ Philosophy of Re …
Art Appreciation is the understanding of the timeless qualities that characterise all great art. So too is philosophy concerned with universality and truth. What is your relationship to art? Why is art meaningful to you? This group explores the great world of art, aesthetic experience, and its relation to philosophy. We will be looking at all types of media from painting to music, poetry and film. Also see these other philosophy groups in Chicago: Greek Philosophy: http://www.meetup.com/ …
This meetup provides an opportunity to discuss philosophy in the traditional, reasoned sense. Whether you enjoy thinkers such as Plato, Wittgenstein, or Spinoza, or relish sharp arguments, or simply love the broader horizon, you're in the right place! "A philosopher who is not taking part in discussions is like a boxer who never goes into the ring." Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) "What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the wish to find out, which is the exact opposite." Bertrand Russe …
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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 …
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Join us monthly in lively discussions of every dimension of science from Biology to Physics thought the medium of scientific papers, book excerpts and/or internet discussions. Discussions of the history of science or the philosophy of science or current discoveries and applications.
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… In our overarching general philosophy, we are a kindred organization to the University of Arizona's Center for Consciousness Studies ( http://www.consciousness.arizona.ed
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You are invited to join us, on our ongoing adventure, as we explore the nature of the phenomena that we call “consciousness.”
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.
The purpose of this Meetup is to gather with like-minded individuals who are interested in implementing Mental Science, Law of Attraction, and other Universal Laws & Principles in their lives. There is so much that can be accomplished to benefit mankind and advance the universe. I want to share this philosophy with all that wish to receive it. The potentials within each of us are limitless, and the more individuals that understand this, the better for the whole world. This knowledge will soon en …
"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 …
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… 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.
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… The focus, direction and philosophy of Suburban Adventures will remain that of the organizers. We always welcome and value any comments that you can send directly to the organizers of the group. We also reserve the right to modify, change or delete any postings that are believed by the organizers to be counter to the planned direction of the group and remove or block any members at the discretion of the organizers. Our philosophy and focus on our core values has given us great strength, moment …
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 …
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You are cordially invited to join us as we sit in silent meditation, practicing simply for the sake of practice. All levels of practitioners are welcome so regardless of whether you're embarking on or continuing your journey inward, we would be honored by your presence. This is a non-denominational group. Although, I must admit that there is a slight Buddhist flavor to my practice but not in a religious sense, it's more of an individualistic practical philosophy I'd say. Therefore, no matter wh …
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… 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, personal growth, financial improvement and goal setting.
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Our Group's purpose is to help you discover the power of being in charge of your life.
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Our Group's purpose is to help you discover the power of being in charge of your life. What we do in our Meetup Group: - We are exploring the Universal Laws that govern our lives. In the process of our discovery - or I should say re-discovery- and application of the Laws, we are employ all available modalities, such as meditation, strengthening one's intuition, developing psychic abilities, learning and practicing Law of Attraction, just to name a few... Who is a good fit for the group: - An …
This purpose of this group is to support the philosophy, practices and community of Physical Immortality and to create a space to share conscious blissful energy breathing also known as rebirthing/breathwork.
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We are a group of Students, Alumni and prospective students enrolled in, graduated from and/or is intersted in the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. This is a great way to Network with each other and get together to explore ways that we can help each other succeed in powerfully helping others heal and live their best lives! What is IIN? Teaching the Future of Nutrition Are you ready to transform your mind, body and career with a world-class education that supports you on every level?I …
Seiwajyuku Chicago is a study group of business owners who devoted to the ideas of Dr. Kazuo Inamori. Through analysis and discussion of his life and business philosophy, members strive for continual self improvement. There are 61 branches of Seiwajyuku sister branches, comprising more than 5,500 members worldwide.
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Why is Chicago, a city with a population around 2.8 million, impoverished when it comes to the field of landscape architecture? Are we just a city saturated in lawn chemicals? Does anyone know what landscape architecture is? This meetup group is open to anyone curious about the field of landscape architecture and how it relates to the Chicago cityscape. You don’t have to know anything about this design field to engage in our meetups. Great diversity is preferred in order to explore these …
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