Flirt, mingle, make friends with us. This is a non-commercial group. Nothing for sale, no sales pitch of any kind. Also, this is not for signing up for volunteer programs of any kind. PLEASE NOTE: All other groups just want as many members as possible in their groups. But in my group, its quality that counts; not quantity. Seriously, I want a

This group can wear many hats: part book club, part arm chair debate society, part discussion group. Nonfiction as well as fiction, literature as well as trashy novel -- anything can be proposed as long as its discussable and can inspire a lengthy discussion. Hoping to attract dedicated discussants since regular members are key to the group dev

New York Philosophy is not your typical social club! We are a community of friends who get together at new and exciting places around the city for food, drink, and interesting debates. Members are asked to review our rules of membership in our About Us page. The organizers do not receive any financial compensation for these events.

We meet regularly to discuss readings in Continental Philosophy that we collectively assign ourselves. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend. No academic background in philosophy is required. Our discussion and debate will be directed toward mutually increasing our understanding of particular philosophers and their ideas, especi

Meet other local readers of Philosophy Now (a magazine for all those who have an interest in philosophy), or in general people intrigued by philosophy and its impact on our understanding of life, the universe and everything! The format is a lunch or dinner at a restaurant, with a limited number of people (i.e., food, wine and philosophy, just like

Meet and gather with other Jungian & Transpersonal enthusiasts. Explore Jung's works, his life and his luminous ideas on the human psyche with similiar-minded individuals in a non-judgemental and supportive community. Lets gather and discuss his life, his well known theories that raise the question of the meaning of life. Recollect and reunite wit

We're a club for people drawn to existentialist-related fiction and philosophy texts, but who never read much of it as thoroughly as they wish. Or those who have it all memorized by now, but would still enjoy sharing their knowledge with a group of enthusiastic literate people. Though inspired by works like Walter Kaufmann's anthology and Willia

Everyone is welcomed. What connects us is the love of the question, and a passion for challenging even our most cherished assumptions and principles. Come, gather, commune, eat & drink and meet other local common folk who also possess an inner zeal and curiosity for philosophy, psychology, history, spirituality, religion, anthropology, literatur

The Secret: Think "it", and "it" will happen!! Meet like-minded people; let's empower ourselves, utilizing the Secret within. Let's share "it" with each other and the world! :-D

The Foucault Society LTD (www.foucaultsociety.org) hosts reading groups, lectures and conferences on topics related to the study of the writings of the French philosopher, Michael Foucault. We've begun reading The Chomsky-Foucault Debate: On Human Nature. We read aloud & encourage comments & questions. The book is a transcribe of a debate for

This group will explore everything to do with "pure innovation" -- that which applies to everything in our pesonal lives, and to society around us. In essence, innovation is all about CREATING VALUE...and that has applications everywhere in life (not just business & technology). We all have relationships, and in a wide range of categories: person

No Experience Necessary! Come learn how to debate and have fun debating topics you choose. You can improve your analytical thinking and public speaking skills too. http://nycdebate.googlepages.com

New York Society for Ethical Culture offers many activities to discuss and study ethical and philosophical issues. Join us at one of our events such as our Socrates Cafe, Public Issues Committee, Ethics for Children, Ethics in Film, Ethics in Media, Ethics and the Theater, Everyday Ethics, Poetry Readings, guest speakers and special events.

Meet other local individuals who are interested in discussing and studying the tenets of Taoism. It's a combination of socializing and text study, with optional occasional meditative rituals and demonstrations thrown in on special occasions. For example, the winter solstice ritual involved pouring a dipper of water over a rock in a bucket as

Meet other local people who are interested in Consciousness. Discuss the timeless truth of being and how we can connect more deeply with our lives to find greater meaning.

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

The ECSBC began over 50 years ago as a religious, progressive and humanistic community based in Teaneck, NJ. While most religions are concerned with ethics, Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing and social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life.

Meet other local amateur Philosophers to discuss ourselves, the world and what we know about both.