Just a few people who like to informally read philosophy and talk about philosophy and drink beer. Those up for a short philsophical readings and a good-natured bi-weekly happy hour discussion should join us!

Welcome to Camden County Humanists. We are an official local affiliate group of the American Humanist Association based in the Camden County area that is dedicated to spreading the word about Humanism and bringing people together who share an interest in the Humanist way of life. Humanism is a group of philosophies and ethical perspectives which emphasize the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers individual thought and evidence, over established d …

The Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society is a Meetup group that brings together a variety of people for stimulating and civically minded conversations. Meetups include a reoccurring Sunday morning discussion where members join in a relaxing setting to meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics suggested by our members including: current events, science, technology, nature, design, philosophy, politics, religion, business, culture, literature and art. We also host soci …

This is a group for studying Jane Loevinger's ego development theory. We'll get our hands on the material below, we'll work through it a little bit at a time, wrestle with it, and maybe we'll do something interesting with it. And we'll collect people as we go along, get to know each other, and talk about lots of random, interesting stuff along the way. Lots of you will find this through Ken Wilber's writing, Spiral Dynamics, etc., and lots of you will have some sort of spiritual practice. But, n …

Spiritual Philadelphia organized by DJ Verbena Spiritual Philadelphia is a recreation club and social network for spiritual adults that embrace the conscious path of living life to the fullest. This dynamic group comes with a wide and diverse set of spiritual backgrounds, such as metaphysics, new age, old age, meditation, philosophy, law of attraction, course in miracles, yoga, and many others. The purpose of this group is to come together to connect and have fun. This could include games, sport …

A Social Club Exclusively For Toy & Small Breed Dogs Le Petit Chien ... the small dog! was created in 2007  to provide our tiny companions a Friendly Place to Socialize with other Dogs their Own Size.  Our club WELCOMES ALL Toy and Small Breed Dogs including Mixed Breed Dogs.  We  just ask that your dog's adult weight does not exceed 20 lbs to participate in our events. We Also Offer Social Events JUST FOR CHIHUAHUAS! Paw Scouts Dog Training Classes Organized Trail Waggers Dog Walks Our FRE …

This group was founded on the topic of Shamanism. We are now in the process of expanding its scope to include more general topics in metaphysics and spirituality. In the meantime, here is our former description: Shamanism is a spiritual tradition that is at least 40,000 years old. It is considered to be the root of all modern religions and philosophies. The essence of Shamanism is unity. The word "shaman" comes from the Tungus language word šamān, which roughly means "one who knows". Shamans ar …

This is a peer-run support/self-help group for those with Social Anxiety Disorder or extreme shyness. We exist to help those with social anxiety to participate fully in their lives. Our philosophy is that it's important to develop your goals and dreams and be guided by them, and not by your social anxiety. Our group is safe. Since you must have SAD to join (this does not need to be formally diagnosed), everyone has similar challenges and will understand and not judge you.  We meet weekly at 3 di …

Welcome to South Jersey Drinking Skeptically. The concept and purpose of this group is pretty basic. Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas, meet new people and make new friends, (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But …

Liberty on the Rocks is a network set up by and for libertarian advocates in the U.S. and other parts of the world. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, LOTR helps to unite, educate and inspire liberty enthusiasts to further the philosophy of freedom while building their network and gaining vital information. Local networks are set up with the help of the national organization to meet for monthly happy hours, educational events and other social outings that help unite and activate.

Explore and develop the core essentials of life: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social. Meditation, emotional intelligence, stress management, movement. A unique approach to integration in a fun, social environment. Non-denominational meditations every other Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30. Open discussion classes varying from quantum physics to integrative body work, quality of life, and healing arts on other Wednesdays. Deepen awareness of yourself in relationship to your family, …

What does an entrepreneur have - Creativity, ideas, philosophy, passion, obsession or philanthropy? Most importantly an entrepreneur has HOPE - of a better future, of changing the world or of creating something new - a hope and a WILL to achieve. Imagine a group of entrepreneurs exchanging ideas, discussing next great thing, discussing their problems and offering solutions for each others' ventures. This is the vision of this group. A place for entrepreneurs to meet, learn from each other, help …

METAPHYSICS: form of philosophy that investigates the nature of Reality, Existence, and Being-ness. We attempt to understand the all-inclusive fundamental nature of all reality, whether visible or invisible, whether divine or human or anything else!

This is a group for individuals in their 20s and 30s who are interested in casually discussing science/tech news and ideas over coffee/tea/hot chocolate in Center City. We can also discuss relevant books/movies, and can take trips to science museums, such as The Franklin Institute and the Mutter Museum.

This is a Meetup specifically so people may know where to find local Oneness Meditation Events. The Oneness Meditation is a unique and profound process of spiritual awakening, a divine benediction that everyone in the presence of the Oneness Meditator effortlessly receives. This divine energy liberates the receiver from the conflicted mind, allowing experience of each moment fully, just as it is. A receiver may experience inner silence, spontaneous laughter, tears, anything. The Oneness Medita …

Learn Taoist Qi Gong (Chi Kung), meditation techniques and other Taoist Arts with others who are interested in healing themselves, integrating body and mind, removing obstacles to the expression of unique self, and cultivating their capacity for love, harmony, patience, balance, and integrity. I will be offering Qi Gong courses and group meditations around these themes and integrating teachings from the Tao Te Ching as well as Chinese Medicine theory as we go along.  I strongly encourage others …

The purpose of the JBS Freedom Campaign Meetup Topic is to preserve our unique life of freedom and prosperity in the USA as secured by the U.S. Constitution. This Meetup will provide Americans of all political affiliations with the networking and educational tools needed to work with other Meetups across the nation to preserve our personal freedoms and national sovereignty by Auditing the Federal Reserve, exposing the Global Warming Scam and Agenda 21, blocking the North American Union and stop …

A meetup where: We can read all of those math non text-books we've had on our shelves we've been meaning to read but haven't had time. We can go on math field trips. We can attend lectures. We can make new math friends.

Philadelphia is one of the world's greatest cities. It was in our city that the Constitution was framed, leaders stepped up, and our great nation was born. However, our city is in a state of emergency with rising debt, falling employment, public safety issues, and a municipal government entrenched with patronage, nepotism, back room politics and malaise. This group is founded on the belief that good citizens can come together; regardless of political party, religion, race, sex, sexual orientati …

This is a group for anyone interested in exposing themselves to the ideas of Rudolf Steiner. All levels of experience are welcome and encouraged!

Join us as we sample different varieties of that wonder beverage, tea! We visit tea rooms and tea bars in the greater Philadelphia, PA area. Whether you prefer drinking Camellia sinensis in a Victorian drawing room, a spartan chashitsu, or a crowded subway, we hope to see you soon.  (Please note that this group is not affiliated with any political philosophy.)

As parents, we want what is best for our children. We ensure they wear their seat belts, we read to them, make sure they brush their teeth, look both ways before crossing and stay away from danger. When it comes to children and food, somehow we don’t know what is the best thing to do. Children seem finicky and only want to eat cheese, pasta, pizza, chicken fingers or milk and cookies. They don't like vegetables and it seems like they are in charge. At the same time, we notice that they are freq …

A group for people interested in learning more about how to achieve optimal health using a natural, holistic, integrative approach. We'll explore the philosophy of naturopathic medicine and how to use specific therapies like nutrition, herbs, homeopathy and hydrotherapy. With monthly lectures / discussion groups on a variety of topics, including raising healthy kids, eating right, using herbs and homeopathy. Together we'll empower and educate ourselves to illuminate health from within!

Welcome to the Gloucester County Humanists group. We are a nontheistic group guided by science that values the importance of the arts and humanities in dealing with the social, political and economic issues of the world today. We are part of the New Jersey Humanist Network. The New Jersey Humanist Network is a vibrant and growing community of secular humanists. Humanism is a democratic and ethical life-stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and …

Ayurveda means "the science of life." It is the oldest healing science in existence, originating in India over 5,000 years ago. Holistic Health Counselor Maya Bhagat brings the nutritional philosophies to life with simple, practical yet intuitive spicing techniques that can be used as kitchen therapy. Learn to make sumptuous and tasty meals that possess powerful healing abilities. Expand your range of wholesome nourishing vegetarian cuisine. You will familiarize yourself with the fee …

The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia is a community of individuals dedicated to nurturing more meaningful and engaged lives. We meet each Sunday at 11:00AM to seek wisdom, nurture compassion, and stoke humanist inspiration. We believe that deed is more important than creed, and we work as individuals and together to allow all people to be safe, educated and empowered. Our shared values include respecting the worth of every person, building ethical relationships, and establishing social j …