Meet locals intrigued by philosophy and its impact on our understanding of life, the universe and everything! The usual format is a dinner at a restaurant in the city, with a limited number of people to enjoy conversation and intellectual give and take. The idea is that good conversation requires small crowds, and is helped by good food and wine, just like in the original Symposium by Plato. No technical background in philosophy required, just a love of wisdom! The Dinner and Philosophy meetup i …

Meet other local fans of author Ayn Rand and her philosophy Objectivism—a philosophy of Reason, Purpose, and Self-Esteem that holds human life on this Earth as the standard of all values and your life as an end in itself instead of a means to the ends of others. You are invited, if you are a rational person who: values reason, integrity, independence, and productive work; holds that no one may initiate the use of force against others and a proper government is necessary to secure it; deals with …

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 …

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 information, …

We have have two alternating meetups every Thursday for people who have left or are leaving Christianity, as well as occasional fun get-togethers. In everything, we mostly do two things: Provide a kind and thoughtful community for people who are leaving or who have left Christianity. You may find that this is the one place where people not only understand your struggles and isolation, but also get your communion wafer jokes. Engage in serious but OPEN conversation about theological, philosophic …

This group is meant for anyone who enjoys discussing political philosophy, especially the contrast between right-wing and left-wing values, and concepts such as liberty, Americanism, free markets, individualism, happiness, and "clarity over agreement." The meetups will have a somewhat structured agenda but will be fun and interesting. We ask that you have an open mind and be accepting of "idea diversity."

This group's mission is to develop relationships based around discussion on topics of being and faith outside the church walls and provide a non-judgmental space for seekers who crave a community that is open to all faiths and questions... over beer. This will consists of biweekly meet-ups with a short reading and discussion in a tavern atmosphere, starting September 18, rotating from place-to-place in Hoboken. Readings will be short and manageably quick from multiple faiths and philosophical vi …

A casual and friendly reading/discussion group. We are planning to read texts such as Plato, Kieregaard & Nietzsche.

Get up to date information about dates, times, and locations for all those Richies List events. The List is for events that have to do with Atheists, Skeptics, Philosophers, Brights, Humanists, agnostics, freethinkers, secularists, and those who want to build community without worshipping. Join Richies list to get info on all other like groups. Join us for Fridays Drinking With Atheists, DWA.

A space for psychologists, psychotherapists, philosophers, and those interested in a non-medicalized approach to psychology to dialogue about RD Laing, the eminent Scottish psychiatrist whose ideas--love them or hate them--about treating patients as humans and respecting their individual experiences revolutionized psychiatry and psychology. We will meet to discuss various aspects of his work in a collegial atmosphere of food, drink, and fun, the kind of gathering one hopes Laing would have wante …

Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, the Law of Attraction Centre is perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre, first established in London, UK in 2003, is the largest and most talked about Law of Attracti …

A meetup group for sharing and exploring the teaching of the non-duality teacher, Rupert Spira. We will be viewing videos and listening to recordings of Rupert's dialogues, and sharing our experiences of the teachings with each other.

Imagine… Hundreds of New Yorkers coming together in small groups of neighbors and fellow citizens to discuss topics of intensive interest… Hosted at no cost and at convenient locations and times… Aided by simple guiding principles… Inspired by the city’s grand tradition of robust conversation… Our vision is to inspire, organize, publicize, facilitate and celebrate a renaissance of healthy dialogue in New York City. Our Mission: 1. Encourage and support interesting and important conversations a …

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

Please join our growing group of people of all ages in the Ridgewood NJ area who are interested in developing inner peace and contentment through meditation. Classes are held once a week on a variety of topics such as anger, deepening relationships, developing contentment, and developing a meditation practice. Although the classes are based on the teachings of Buddhism, you don’t have to be Buddhist to benefit from the teachings. Classes are offered through the Dharmachakra Buddhist Center, whi …

Junto is a monthly meeting which focuses on libertarianism, Objectivism and investing. The NYC Junto was founded in 1985 by investor Victor Niederhoffer, who hosts each meeting. Information about Victor and his activities is available at his website dailyspeculations. This Junto is inspired by the Junto hosted by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia from 1727 to 1757. Like Franklin, we bring together intelligent people to discuss intellectual issues in a respectful manner. Our meetings are always h …

This group is a social experiment to see how many good looking people out there are actually geeks in disguise :) Just kidding(or are we). This group aims to offer an environment for uber individuals who like stimulating excursions - mentally & physically. We only have one rule: that the members use their super sexy geek powers for good only. Please apply and join in on the fun!

The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, in Teaneck, NJ, was founded in 1953 as a religious, progressive and humanistic community. While most religions are concerned with ethics, Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing, social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life. Join this Meetup group and, better yet, come for a visit! All our Meetup group meetings are open to the public and include more than just Meetup members. Our typical audience is …

Meet other Greek & Roman Mythology Readers and Enthusiasts in your area. Discuss your interest in the exploration of mythology, philosophy and history in relation to the Trojan War. The Iliad, Aeneid, Odyssey, Orestia Trilogy etc...

This group is dedicated to provide information and experience on how to live a powerful life with any time of meditation, mental discipline or trance based experience.  Our topics will include a broad range, including, certifications, philosophies, mind expanding experiences, etc. Meditation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the mental discipline. For the form of alternative dispute resolution, see Mediation. For other uses, see Meditation (disambiguation). A statue o …

Solutionist mission is to continually be creative and to help resolve any Issues, Concerns, Needs, and/or Wants that may plague an individual or communities ability to achieve one’s goal in life. Solutionist social meet-ups strive to create entertaining, engaging, and informative events utilizing and tantalizing our sense of Taste through Foods & Drinks, Touch through interactive social activities & adventures, Smell weather from the pleasant aromas of nature or the surrounding allure of a diver …

What is Coworking? Coworking is a shared office workspace for small businesses, entrepreneurs, freelancers, professionals, and the Work-At-Home individuals that are tired of being alone. It's also a great alternative to working in a coffee shop and it's full of excellent resource for the independent minded. It’s more than just a desk for rent, it’s a community of people that share similar values, and philosophies and come together to meet their individual goals. It’s for people who want work ind …

Welcome to Holistic Lifestyle with Ghylian Bell.  Together we’ll explore and discuss the Key Components of a Holistic Lifestyle Including: An Empowering Approach to Living LIFE A Whole Life Philosophy The Interrelationship Between Who We Are and The World We Live In Understanding and Incorporating a Mind, Body and Spirit Practice We’re here to meet you where you are on this journey to promote optimum health and wellness in body, mind and spirit for our members and the community with meetings hel …

My philosophy is rather simple! I truly believe one can never know enough great people and I thrive from being a connector! I've been planning events for years but am excited to now open them up to a broader diverse audience through Meetup.  Royal Drama events will create innovative ways to get the best of the best together and please always bring your favorite people too! Let's schmooze over great drinks and food, many laughs and connect with sassy potential business contacts, friends and dates …

Jamaica Impact Inc. ("JAMPACT") is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization consisting of a diverse group of young Jamaican professionals, students and friends of Jamaica. Our philosophy is to use our collective energies, intelligence and resources, as an impetus for progress in Jamaica. JAMPACT has made it its mission to ensure that the nation’s children (and the teachers/educators tasked with instructing them) are adequately equipped today so they can successfully lead tomorrow.

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Afigma is a vision of the future, where humanity strives to achieve two things; space development and transcendence of a human into a "mage". To make this vision a reality, five things are required. First, people willing to believe and support Afigma. Second, the way of Tau, which is the core philosophy of Afigma. Third, the advanced Technology(IX-POINT Texnologies Inc) and (Orga Industries Inc.) industries that can research and develop the tools for accomplishing the vision. Forth, The Ban …

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