… 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 …
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 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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… 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.”
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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… 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 …
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The WSSF focuses on the writings and theological insights of Emmanuel Swedenborg, an 18th century Christian mystic. Swedenborg wrote extensively about the esoteric meanings “hidden” within the biblical text, his personal communications with angels and spirits, and explanations of specific Christian doctrines such as the Trinity, the Hypostatic Union, and Divine Providence. Although Swedenborg himself is relatively obscure, his ideas have had wide-ranging impact and his influence on both traditio …
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There are currently around 5 million homes in foreclosure in the U.S. right now. It is reasonable to expect that there will be at least 12 million more homes going into foreclosure within the next two years. Because of these astronomical numbers, many people are scared of investing in real estate. However, this market creates the ideal situation for real estate investors. Our philosophy is to respond to market trends, and pick investment strategies that work in today’s market. Because so ma …
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… It is sustain by the four main pillars of human activity: science, philosophy, art and religion. And in its universal principles encloses the divine essence present in all religions.
meet local humanist and amature philosophers for stimulating conversation and friendship
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Stone Soup & Lemonade is a multigenerational community of women whose purpose is to use the collaborative philosophy of the “Stone Soup” tale plus the overcoming attitude of, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” to make life better for ourselves & our world. Stone Soup & Lemonade – provides places & environments to collaborate, connect, share & celebrate – using live gatherings, social media, mobile alerts & one-on-one get-togethers. Imagine a safe place to assess and learn to upgrade you …
The Humanists of West Suburban Chicagoland is a membership chapter of the American Humanist Association. Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. http://www.americanhumanist.org/who
_we_are/about_humanism...
… It gets them used to talking and thinking about politics without asking anyone to embrace a particular philosophy or perspective. More about the Drinking Liberally network: Drinking Liberally... Subscribe to the Naperville Drinking Liberally mailing list
… He combines life coaching for clarity, hypnosis, yoga philosophy and techniques (breathing/meditation, etc), and traditional counseling skills. As a result, he assists clients in reaching their goals by helping people access their authentic Self/heart, while also encouraging accountability and action steps for the changes people are capable of achieving. **Contact Joe to make an appointment or to check his Yoga Schedule. 630-484-5842
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We are a group of people who discuss theology, learn more about our spirituality, and share ideas of what the church should be in today's context - all while enjoying some good beer! The best thing is that we get to put our ideas into motion and create that which we dream!
Center for Women Business Owners is based on the philosophy to use practical, realistic methods used by successful business owners. It was founded to provide women entrepreneurs with proper Motivation blended with sound realistic and practical business Education and the opportunity for Connections with the right people. Connecting the dots . . . to business prosperity. Founded by Darlene Ziebell, the Center is a membership based organization where you the woman entrepreneur can join forces and l …
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