Philosophy and friendship is found amongst us. Bring your curiosity and interest in meeting other curious types.

We are a diverse group of men and women who meet monthly to share thoughts on the great works that changed the world. Those books offer hope for the 21st Century. Life's too short to read anything less than the best! Join us today.

We are a group of individuals who support research and scholarship both outside and inside institutions of higher education and are interested in intellectual inquiry. See our website at mnindependentscholars.org.

A gathering of young adults interested in exploring the intersection of faith and life while enjoying great tap beers. Topics vary each month. Past topics have included: the marriage amendment, voter ID, philanthropy, violence like the Aurora shooting, etc. Open to anyone age 21 and up with an open mind and respectful spirit. Membership Perk - If it's your first time joining us, we'd be more than happy to cover your first drink or beverage.

The club goal is to provide an open floor for intellectual discussion, where each is allowed to provide their option without fear of judgement or ridicule. We want to setup a safe area to grow our knowledge through each other. In society, it has become taboo to discuses: politics, current issues, and to speak openly about our option if they disagree with those of the majority. Any topic is open for debate. Each member must only pledge to provided an open mind and sound arguments.

We will start the year with Business 101, 102 and Economics 102. Each week a small group (9-10) will together to watch a short video on each of these topics and discuss afterward. It will stimulate our minds to work as a mastermind and learn more about business. This group was formed for anyone who would like to network, discuss business or never had the chance to go to business school The topics will be in this order: (We will watch and discuss 1-2 topics each meetup) Business 101: Principles o …

We are the first local chapter of The Circle of Reason , an international organization for pluralistic rationalism. We're a unique venue, where those with divergent beliefs and backgrounds engage in reasoning dialogue and fellowship across the gulf of human difference. Although our members remain affiliated with their various groups that rely on religious, atheist, biological, ethnic, cultural, economic, political or ideological kinship, they also join the Circle to examine and bring their diffe …

Whether you be a marketeer, peace advocate, social entrepreneur, student, or philosopher, join our group and keep your eyes pealed for something fresh in the Misesian Mutualism produce section.

We are a group of individuals who want to get back to the principles our Founding Fathers held dear and blessed us with. We want to dispell the myth that we are not a Judeo-Christian nation. Our goal is to educate people about American exceptionalism and why it is so important for the world and we hope to inform Americans why we cannot allow the government to take away our freedoms. They work for us!

Formerly the Reluctant Activists For Ron Paul Meetup, this meetup now focuses on one of the most basic principles of Liberty, and a cornerstone of Dr. Ron Paul's economic philosophy - The Free Market. Our meetup title, The Green Anchor, was the name of the restaurant in Vienna where Ludwig von Mises gathered with his friends to discuss economics well into the late evening. If you are not familiar with Austrian Economics or Ludwig von Mises, you can get a quick overview here (http://en.wikipedia. …

If you are interested in all that is psychic and self development, whether this is new for you or not, this could be a group to explore.,  A meeting is held once a month of comprising of two parts. First, a discussion of a particular topic of interest,  we can share ideas, experiences, techniques or eduction. The second part of the group will devoted to actual practice time with each other, either in small groups or all together. Practice could be meditation, readings or healings. The goal for t …

Meet with others to discuss and socialize. Atheists, Agnostics, Humanists, and all others welcome

We love questions -- we can't start a meeting without one! We meet to attempt to answer the questions we've agreed to discuss. Any and all people who enjoy thinking and learning and friendship (including laughter) should stop in and join us at the Caribou Coffee on Nicollet Ave. between Burnsville Parkway and Highway 13.

Meet other local people who practice Meditation. Discuss techniques, philosophies and schools of thought. This Meet Up is run by the Minneapolis Center of Light, http://www.centersoflight.org/minneapolis.html Here is a teaching on Inner Peace and Meditation from Father Peter Bowes, the co - director of the Centers of Light, to get a sense of meditation and why it is life changing. http://www.youtube.com/user/ruach2351#p/u/34/ufebmCQQgdM

Do you enjoy watching TED talks? (see www.ted.com if you haven't) I thought about starting a bookclub, but I have so enjoyed these, I thought this would just be more fun! Anyone age 18 - 100 is welcome. Each month we get together to watch a Ted talk and discuss afterward.  It's as simple as that.  If you like stimulating discussions, we would love to have you. Please note:  The group will be limited to 30 members in order to keep the numbers manageable for our meetup venue.  If the group is clos …

This is a group for people interest in discussing Rosicrucian thought throughtout history. We will explore the ideas of John Dee, Paracelus, Boehme, Bacon,Steiner,Papus, HS Lewis and others. It is a group for people who consider themselves spiritual but not particularly interested in joining religious groups. Interesting ideas might include metaphyshical healing, meditation, ontology,karma,inner and outer alchemy, astral projection, ancient mystery schools etc.

It's a hard job but I have decided to do it. This group will be a safe and neutral meeting ground for all varieties of self-identified socialists. Ideally it should be a place where people can leave their labels and their (intellectual) guns at the door. Talk of the future not the past. Share what we agree on and be respectful about what we don't.