This group will meet one Sunday per month. Participants will discuss a philosophical issue/problem of their own selection at each meeting. No prior experience with philosophy is required. We will be a mix of people, most with no background in philosophy, some who have had some exposure to philosophy (such as those who majored in philosophy in college), and a few philosophy scholars (philosophy grad students and professors).

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

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 …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

The Philosophy Forum is a discussion group for members of the LGBT community and SOFFAs (significant others, family, friends & allies). Over the course of more than a decade, we have discussed works from the canon of Western philosophy, texts of Asian philosophy, post-structuralist and contemporary philosophy, and non-philosophic texts — including literary texts — from the perspective of philosophy. We meet in Manhattan every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 4-6 p.m.

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 …

This meetup consists of different groups of people reading certain material to different degrees of depth and intensity. Books we've read in the past include Descartes' 'Meditations', Hume's 'Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding', Kant's '1st Critique', Kant's 'Prolegomena', Heidegger's 'Being and Time', Husserl's 'Logical Investigations', Hegel's 'Phenomenology of Spirit', Marx's 'Capital', and many others. From time to time new groups are formed and remain open for awhile to newcomers. If yo …

New York Philosophy - for those who like their philosophy with an edge. Welcome all total screaming geniuses who are modest and a tiny bit sexy. We meet, debate, drink, and socialize. Not always in that order. We prefer the applied over the academic, the topical over the ancient, the profane over the mundane. Topics range from matters of the day to matters of all time. Be sure to read our no-holds-barred, no-prisoners Attendance Policy. "Where are we going?" "Are you talking philosophicall …

I am looking for fellow Jungians and those interested in the study of the unconscious, collective unconscious, mythology, and philosophy. Informal discussion and meetings with like-minded individuals can lead to thought provoking discovery.  You as members bring diversity to this table.  Jungian thought can be applied to theater, business, art, psychology, history, environmental concerns, religion, and all other interests in between. Let's just see what happens. :)

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 …

How does one live a good life? This simple question can be surprisingly difficult to answer. Yet not taking an honest try at answering it (or even worse: ignoring the question entirely) can lead to the risk of misliving one's life. One of the main goals of ancient philosophy in the West was to help guide people in answering this question rigorously and well, and then helping people to live in accordance with their life's philosophy (literally "the love of wisdom"). One of the most successful and …

A Meetup Group for fans of The Partially Examined Life podcast! We'll listen to the podcast and continue the discussion together! You don't have to know any philosophy, or even to have read the text we're talking about to (mostly) follow and (hopefully) enjoy the discussion.

This is a casual group that has begun around the question, "What is postmodernism?" We welcome anyone with curious mind and a desire to contribute. We delve into introductory topics in 20th and 21st century philosophy as a springboard to addressing the larger questions of philosophy and culture.

It's too hard to find people interested in esthetic philosophy. Even other artists and designers seem to shy away from the topic. Are we too busy, too few and far between or is it just intimidating to talk about? This group encourages super informal, totally mellow, open-minded and no-pressure conversations about Art & Design Theory and Aesthetic Philosophy! Anyone with an interest in these topics is welcome. All ages, levels of experience and educational backgrounds are welcome! This group wa …

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 …

Welcome! This group is a community of people dedicated to fellowship and the cross-pollination of ideas.  We believe that each individual can grow by listening to the unique perspectives, ideas, and sentiments of others as well as through sharing our own unique experiences.  While a big part of the group is fellowship, the primary goal is to bring people together to help them articulate their ideas, adequately express their ideals, and contextualize their goals on how to make the world a better …

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 …

Lehigh Valley Humanists is a chapter of the American Humanist Association.  As secular humanists, we strive to bring about a progressive society where being good without a god is an accepted way to live life.  Humanism encompasses a variety of nontheistic views (atheism, agnosticism, rationalism, naturalism, secularism, and so forth) while adding the important element of a comprehensive worldview and a set of ethical values- values that are grounded in the philosophy of the Enlightenment, inform …

We are Epicurean. We are a free and cheerful society of friends. We do not fear gods and we do not fear death. With nature as our guide we proclaim that what is good is easy to obtain and what is bad is easy to endure. As we consider the brevity of life we choose to embrace each day through the prudent pursuit of happiness and liberty. Our chosen path is: to value a contemplative lifestyle seeing that wisdom and contentment are inseparable; to cultivate deep and meaningful friendships; and to wo …

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, Bookchi …

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 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.

Think Hemingway and Stein going at it in Paris or the artists around the Algonquin Round Table. We're looking for deep discussions among artists about philosophy, politics, and, of course, art. If you are craving intellectual stimuli for your artistic work and for your soul, this is the group for you. The purpose of this group is to feed the soul. We may have themes some months, or free talks other months. We'lll explore some painters and musicians and writers and how they are relevant to our wo …

In the spirit of the French Salons of the 18th century, Salon des philosophes (parlor of the philosophers) offers informal lectures followed by free ranging discussion on a wide range of topics related to philosophy, spirituality, metaphysics and psychology. The lectures are presented by educators, authors and other subject matter experts. Upcoming Salons will be held at Greenberry's Cafe in Morristown, NJ 07960 and Sweet Endings in Long Valley, NJ. Admission ranges from free to $15 or more depe …

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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 …