This group is focused on reviewing development of Islamic history and Islamic philosophical thought. The group will be run in English language and the discussions are in English.   We may read sample Arabic text and translate in some limited cases.    The group is open for all people of all backgrounds.   The goal is to share knowledge and common interest in this topic.    I would like to establish a comparative avenue for discussion and analysis of Islamic History and Islamic Philosophy with We …

I have recently graduated college with an engineering degree and found myself with...free time? It's a startling concept, but within this free time, I've started reading classics, philosophy and science books that I've been dying to discuss, but alas cannot find participants. That, my friend, is why this meetup exists! Hope there are others that enjoy reading a wide variety and range of topics that explore our physical, metaphysical and perhaps even pseudo-physical philosophies and theories. I'v …

… This Takoma Park/Silver Spring-based meetup was inspired by the 2001 book Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy by Christopher Phillips. Our model is described in Wikipedia: Socrates Cafés are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method. The groups model their discussions from the book of the same name Christopher Phillips; there are over 400 ongoing gatherings around t …

A group that is engaged in open philosophical inquiry into ideas of all kinds. The intent is to apply robust thinking to achieve clarity. The format is set up by a request for papers on a given topic and then questions formalated and posed. Once a threshold of a minimum of five papers is offered for a topic a meeting is called to explore that topic.

Enjoy reading brainy books? Classics of world literature? Philosophy? Something entertaining, yet intellectually stimulating? Do you actually CHOOSE to pick up novels by the likes of E.M. Forster, D.H. Lawrence, Emily Bronte, or maybe Toni Morrison? Does exploring philosophical classics (Plato's Symposium, maybe? Sartre? Hume?) actually appeal to you? If reading great literature with a friendly, laid-back, edgy intellectual crowd turns you on, then this is the meetup for you. We won't t …

The DC Objectivist Salon is a group of individuals in the Washington, DC metro area dedicated to the serious study and practical application of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. The DCOS is a proud supporter of the Ayn Rand Institute; its new public policy and outreach division in DC, the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights; and the Objectivist Club Network. Please see the 'Pages' section for more information.

Hi Guys! This is our version of the informal philosophy club. The current plan is to go through Plato's dialogues, in book-club manner, but if anyone is interested in a specific topic feel free to let us know.   - Organizers   --------------------------------------------------------- Dialogues we have covered so far: -Gorgias -Phaedo -Parmenides -Meno -Apology -Symposium -Phaedrus -Ion (Read during meetup)  

wine & reading. we're college grads who just moved to DC and want to start a book club. we will be reading anything & everything: literature, philosophy, theology, poetry, science. we'll meet roughly every two weeks, and decide what to read next at each meeting. be ready for a good time

We intend to engage the population of D.C. in discussions that clarify the axioms underlying the policies shaping our world. We do not adhere to any one political, economic, philosophical, or religious ideology; rather, we value critical Socratic style discourse and have aspirations to influence the culture of D.C. and the world accordingly. You should join this group if you have a passion for ideas that spans many disciplines and wish to enkindle the Socratic daemon in today's world.

… I'm pro legalizing marijuana, reject the "war on terror"-Everywhere, Forever War-concept, am pro-gay marriage, against the death penalty b/c I think the state is too incompetent to administer it justly, and have a generally classical liberal political philosophy (i.e. Adam Smith) since I generally value individual liberty/rights over equality (of outcomes.) So, how do you like them apples?! Just kidding. I don't want to pick fights or get nasty, I just want to have some great conversations about …

Positive women making positive changes for womankind. Let's get together and talk about women, philosophy, cultural modernization, and feminism.  Here you will meet others who are interested in making change, both internally within our own lives, and externally in the lives of others.  This meetup has changed from a previous one, and to those who will miss the last meetup, I am truly apologetic.  But today there are more important things at hand.  Please join me and others in getting this meetup …

… You are interested in: Literature, History, Theology, Philosophy, Art, Western Civilization, or the Middle Ages. You like: Shakespeare, Chaucer, J.R.R. Tolkien, or C.S. Lewis. You like: "The Day the Universe Changed", "Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door", or "Terry Jones' Medieval Lives". You have always fantasized about studying at Oxford. You believe that reading primary sources is not just for scholars. You don't believe all the rot about "The Dark Ages".   What it's not... A casual bo …

To join in a talk about Buddhist philosophy. Get started on learning to meditate. This group is open to everyone seeking happiness.

A diverse group of seekers meets weekly to hear a short presentation by a fellow student of Theosophy, followed by open Q&A and discussion. This group has been quietly active in the DC area since 1920, and is affiliated with dozens of similar groups around the world. Theosphical discussions commonly include subjects like reincarnation and karma, universal brotherhood, great teachers and masters of wisdom, the nature of the soul, comparative religion, laws of science and nature, the origins of …

The Washington DC Area Vegan Meetup Group Meet other vegans in the DC area. Share ideas/thoughts on the philosophy of being vegan, recipes, new restaurants, vegan products, related topics, or simply make friends who share your interests. The group is sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of DC (VSDC, www.vsdc.org), who provides the enabling structure and pays the regular Meetup fee so that individual members of the group do not have to pay anything. A number of the group's activities will be organ …

… Our topics are unlimited: philosophy, films and literature, current events, politics, etc.  Suggest a Meetup -- Your ideas are welcome!!   Thanks for joining...à bientôt...