It is not easy for the western mind—accustomed to its Spinoza, Schopenhauer, Sartre, Hegel, Nietzsche, and so on— to determine whether yoga is, or is not a philosophy. Yoga is philosophy, because there is no doubt that, with a deep love and great reverence for the Truth, the ancient seers developed one of the most extraordinary philosophies that mankind has ever known, But, at the same time, yoga is not a philosophy, in the sense that there are no topics for debate or discussion and no engagemen …

… No background in philosophy required. Feel free to propose a reading group topic or volunteer to organize one! For a description of Continental Philosophy go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_philosophy...

Welcome to the Philosophy of Astrology Group created as a forum to bring together philosophers and astrologers lay and academic, into the gardens of New York City and London to debate fate and free will, belief and habits, philosophy and happiness.

New York Philosophy brings the idea of the salon to Manhattan. Members engage in reasoned, yet passionate, discussions while enjoying food, drink, and socializing. Topics range from matters of the day to matters of all time. Click on the 'Pages' link above for details, along with rules of membership. "There are worlds out there where the skies are burning; where the seas sleep and the rivers dream. There are people made of smoke and cities made of song. Somewhere there is danger, somewhere ther …

We’re a discussion group with a focus on rationality, philosophy, science, technology, skepticism and ethics. We choose members who are friendly, intellectually curious, intelligent, non-religious, and rationally-minded – meaning that we’re more interested in figuring out the truth together than in proving ourselves right, or in arguing for the sake of arguing. Our members are young, almost all in the range of 20 to 35 years old. Our meetings are usually informal group discussions at someone’s a …

… ." -- Simon Critchley ("Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction", p. 116, [Oxford, 2001]) * * * NYC Philosophical Reading is run in parallel with the NYC Film & Philosophy Meetup [http://www.meetup.com/cinephile ]. Where the latter is for more general discussion, this one is for focused readings & dialog around particular texts. This group should be helpful to students, writers, artists, scientists, etc. looking to make a leap in their thinking. In fact, I'm organizing the group for st …

Socrates Cafe is a movement to bring philosophy outside the academic setting. It started in Montclair, NJ about 12 years ago to help those of us who are not professional philosophers develop our critical thinking skills by interacting respectfully and actively with others who share a love of ideas. There are hundreds of Socrates Cafes across the US, in the Americas, Europe and Asia. We meet on the last Monday of each month from mid-September to early June. During the summer, we meet on one …

"The great directors of the cinema may be compared, in our view, not merely to painters, architects and musicians, but also with thinkers. They think with movement-images and time-images instead of concepts. ... One cannot object by pointing to the vast proportion of rubbish in cinematographic production -- it is no worse than anywhere else ... The history of the cinema is a long martyrology. Nevertheless, the cinema still forms part art and part thought, in the irreplaceable, autonomous forms w …

Who we are: Armchair philosophers interested in getting to the bottom of life's most intriguing questions and bottles. Who we are not: People who go around quoting Kant and Hegel, Plato and Wittgenstein (Nietzsche's okay though). Our purpose: Purpose? We haven't figured that out yet. Why the hell else would we be doing this? Who should join: Join if you feel so called. Who are we to steer your fate? Miscellanea: We meet in bars, living rooms, beside railroad tracks and overpasses; rooftops, alle …

Welcome to the SERIOUS WONDER Meetup Group NY. The Serious Wonder NY meetup is the social addition of www.seriouswonder.com. Serious Wonder is a progressive group based in asking deep questions about our lives and universe. The group will meet weekly and we will discuss psychology, philosophy, science, alternative health, shamanism, astronomy, and the paranormal. 

This meetup is dedicated to doing close readings of philosophical works from the traditions of Classical Liberalism and Socialism. More specifically works on Communism (Marxism, Maoism, Leninism, etc.), Libertarian-Socialism/Anarchism (Anarcho-Communism, Anarcho-Syndicalism, Anarcho-Collectivism), and the works of liberal thinkers of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Examples of authors considered are: Smith, Locke, Hume, Mill, Humboldt, Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Bakunin, Chomsky, Bookch …

… I've been longing for philosophy since I came to New York, and since I have not found a Socrates Cafe in Manhattan I decided to organize one. I'm sure that there are fellow seekers out there, so lets find each other!

Are you intelligent, knowledgeable, an intellectual who thrives on stimulating conversation? Then you will likely enjoy this lively meetup, where we will discuss issues relevant to us all, from politics, philosophy, ethics, news, history, spirituality, relationships; the floor is wide-open to topics. We’ll pick a subject at the beginning of each meetup and discuss it over dinner at a reasonably-priced restaurant or café at a location in the west village or Chelsea. All ages are welcome, especial …

The Math Club is a place where all math lovers come together. We discuss and learn various areas of maths, from elementary to very advanced, graduate level mathematics. Every meetup is filled with rich topics for discussion in various areas of mathematics. Topics will range from history, philosophy, and math education to the discussion and study of particular areas of math. We also frequently run problem solving sessions for both remedial and advanced areas of mathematics. Problem solving sessio …

Come join us for a journey of self discovery, an adventure of sex meditation and philosophy all woven together. We'll be exploring into the mythical worlds of Tantra, Yoga, Zen and Taoism, experiencing the depth each has to offer, and find the cohesive element which leads to a fuller, richer experience of our own lives. These meetups are aimed towards yogis and non-yogis alike, towards Tantrikas and newbies, Zen monks and trance dancers. All that is required is an inquisitive heart which is curi …

Welcome to the New York City branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI). The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist values. The Center for Inquiry-New York City sponsors leading thinkers for lectures and panel discussions on science, philosophy, and religion; supports local community events and campus groups; works with media and opinion makers; and hosts the Center's mission to the United Nations. For more informatio …