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Searching for intelligent life? Looking to expand your worldview? Do you crave deep, mentally-stimulating conversation? Then join the Portland Philosophy Group, and discuss the universe of philosophical ideas and their real-world implications with

Meetup topics: Philosophy
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Name Location Date joined
Johnny B
I pledged
 I just want some people to shoot the shit with. Not everyone likes to talk about Atheism, most of my friends are not Atheists, so here is my refuge! 
Portland, OR May 14, 2008
Martin Overstreet
I pledged
 Because I don't want to travel a great distance, burn expensive gas, increase my carbon footprint, and contribute to negativity of life on the American Highway. 
Portland, OR Apr 28, 2008
Eddie Black
I pledged
 Helloooooo... Norman. Cows. You try to raise them right... 
Beaverton, OR Apr 23, 2008
Liv
Liv
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Beaverton, OR Apr 21, 2008
Caelan Huntress
I pledged
Portland, OR Mar 19, 2008
solomon buchfield
I pledged
 Hi, I just moved here and really need some stimulation. Philosophy, respectful conversations about religion, psychology. I'm critical of but grateful for postmodernity and all it brings. I especially like people who see things differently than me. 
Beaverton, OR Mar 15, 2008
 I want these local Meetups because I am a house wife with two children and a fantastic husband, but we don't have any friends who think the same as we do on religion or politics, it makes get togethers frustrating. I would love to meet new people. 
Gresham, OR Mar 11, 2008
Interests: Philosophy
Portland, OR Feb 8, 2008
Phil
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Beaverton, OR Feb 8, 2008
tony pfannenstiel
I pledged
 Want discussion on religion. Not to bash others but to try to understand, yet to find peace and strength in the atheistic(or whatever you want to call it, (Naturalistic) view point. want to meet people who live in city center of portland. tony 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Portland, OR Feb 5, 2008
K. Wood
I pledged
 Looking for intellectual discussions and/or debates on related topics. E. Vancouver area. 
Vancouver, WA Jan 30, 2008
 I'm a student, and all the Campus Crusade-type groups get tiresome. Lets talk philosophy and life without trying to convert each other, darnit! 
Wilsonville, OR Jan 25, 2008
Evan
I pledged
 I would definiatly be interested in a Portland meetup on Humanism, Sandy's alittle too far for me. 
Beaverton, OR Jan 11, 2008
jj
jj
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Portland, OR Jan 8, 2008
Bruce
 Hi, I'm looking forward to meeting you interesting people! I (we) are coming from over the coastal range so Friday or Saturdays (or nights) work best. -Bruce 
Portland, OR Dec 16, 2007
Portland, OR Dec 13, 2007
Steven Schultz
Beaverton, OR Dec 12, 2007
phil
I pledged
 I want to find the poetry in Portland. 
Portland, OR Dec 11, 2007
I pledged
Vancouver, WA Nov 25, 2007
Michael Stansfield
Tualatin, OR Oct 26, 2007
Candace
I pledged
 I would like to join an Anthony Robbins meet-up group so that I can meet people with like-minded ideas; and so that we can encourage each other in an enthusiastic manner. 
Salem, OR Sep 20, 2007
Ken
Ken
 Hello. 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Portland, OR Sep 19, 2007
Portland, OR Aug 29, 2007
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Portland, OR Aug 28, 2007
Rik
I pledged
Rik
 Healthy pleasures which good food and good company provide nourish my reason for living. 
Portland, OR Aug 28, 2007
Chris G
I pledged
 Hi, just moved to Portland from Denver, only done one triathlon thus far, but looking to do more. 
Portland, OR Aug 23, 2007
Robert Von Roch
 I want these local Meetups because in the area I live in it is hard to find people who are open minded and willing to think out side of the box. 
Kelso, WA Aug 20, 2007
Susan Kalior
Portland, OR Jul 26, 2007
James Grillo
Portland, OR Jul 20, 2007
Sam Del Biaggio
Portland, OR Jul 20, 2007
Rob
Rob
 I'm concerned about the insidious advancement of anti-science and anti-intellectual attitudes in this country. I want to be reassured by like-minded people that we are not entering a new dark age. 
Portland, OR Jul 6, 2007
clinton payne
 freaks 
Portland, OR Jun 22, 2007
Tim
Tim
Portland, OR Jun 7, 2007
Marcus
I pledged
 I really need a group that addresses this together. I have never found a group that does, in Portland 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Portland, OR Jun 2, 2007
 Hi, I just moved here too! This sounds neat. 
Interests: Philosophy, Cynical
Portland, OR May 30, 2007
Eddie
 I want these local Meetups because I need more interaction with rational thinking people. 
Portland, OR May 29, 2007
Jody Hughes
 I'm really interested in activist art, technologically aware art, rtmark, Critical Art Ensemble, hactivism, free culture, open source, Art Labs, Art collectives, copyleft, smart mobs, the art of misusing technology, Surveillance Camera Players 
Portland, OR May 8, 2007
Camas, WA Apr 21, 2007
Keith Cantrell
 It's time for atheists, agnostics and freethinkers to combine their resources and evangelize like Christians have. If we don't stand up for what we don't believe in, we'll never get the respect we deserve! Defeat the tyranny of ignorance. Unite! 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Oregon City, OR Apr 19, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because I'm so busy with the routine of everyday life, my mind feels trapped. 
Portland, OR Apr 15, 2007
Justin
Portland, OR Apr 10, 2007
Marion
 I want these local Meetups because I enjoy talking with rational people. 
Vancouver, WA Apr 7, 2007
Portland, OR Apr 6, 2007
Beaverton, OR Apr 4, 2007
Tim
Tim
 I want these local Meetups because it's hard to locate other people interested in philosophical subjects. Also I want to learn more about Postmodernism. 
Portland, OR Apr 3, 2007
 I attended the meeting at the Vancouver Library on Thursday. This "Meetup" may be useful. 
Vancouver, WA Apr 1, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because any opportunity to meet like minded people is an opportunity best not to waste 
Portland, OR Mar 31, 2007
 I am training for a marathon this summer and I would like to meet people to train with. 
Portland, OR Mar 8, 2007
Jack Faire
Vancouver, WA Feb 13, 2007
Interests: Philosophy
Portland, OR Feb 13, 2007
Interests: Philosophy
Portland, OR Feb 13, 2007
 I've played a lot of Carcassonne, San Juan, St. Petersburg, Blokus, Lost Cities and Scrabble (3000 games). I have been enjoying learning games such as Torres, Ticket to Ride Marklin, Austrailia and Settlers and Puerto Rico. 
Portland, OR Feb 13, 2007
Matt Sorvillo
Portland, OR Feb 13, 2007
Aaron Paul
Portland, OR Feb 13, 2007
Rob
 If anyone is interested in starting a philosophy meetup group in which we can discussion philosophy of mind, phenomenology, existentialism, and other topics of the philosophy genre, let me know. 
Portland, OR Jan 2, 2007
kayla
 I want these local Meetups because they could inspire people. 
Interests: Philosophy, Poetry
Portland, OR Oct 3, 2006
Ali
Ali
Portland, OR Sep 8, 2006
Portland, OR Sep 4, 2006
Ed
Ed
Portland, OR Sep 3, 2006
 I want to attend these local Meetups because I have never been to a meetup before, and it sounds like fun and these are the topics that interest me. 
Portland, OR Aug 29, 2006
TheoryParker
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Portland, OR Aug 8, 2006
kim
kim
Portland, OR Aug 8, 2006
Brad
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Portland, OR Jun 19, 2006
Michael Andersen
 I'm a HS English & Philosophy teacher in Vancouver (still in the "journeyman" category), interested in ethics, epistemology & existentialsm. Email me at knowbd@comcast.net if you're serious about meeting 1/month near Portland. I'll help organize it. 
Vancouver, WA May 23, 2006
Ellie Hakala
Portland, OR Apr 2, 2006
Ray
 Retired Merchant seaman. 40 years research into paranormal. B.Sc. Interests; philosophy, history, consciousness, computers, astronomy and other points of view. 
Interests: Philosophy
Vancouver, WA Sep 10, 2005
Interests: Philosophy
Donald, OR Sep 10, 2005
 38 year old family guy who is a therapist by trade. I enjoy reflecting, checking assumptions and exploring ideas. I'm not as well read in philosophy as I'd like to be, but am familar with much of the basics. Enjoy phil of science and Pragmatism. 
Portland, OR Sep 10, 2005
 I am Bryson Hadley. I have enjoyed reading Philosophy for a long time, especialy epistomology and ethics. My favorate philosophers are Schopenhaur, Nietzsche, Kant, David Hume, and a couple others. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys. 
Interests: Philosophy
Portland, OR Sep 10, 2005
Jon
Jon
 I am a part-time Christian theologian and philosopher with a particular interest in religious epistemology. However, my interests span the entire subject. I would love to meet and exchange views and have fellowship with fellow thinkers. 
Interests: Philosophy, Home Church
Denver, CO Sep 10, 2005
Interests: Philosophy, Backgammon, Poker
Portland, OR Sep 10, 2005
Interests: Philosophy
Portland, OR Sep 9, 2005
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