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The DC Objectivist Salon is a group of individuals in the Washington, DC metro area dedicated to the serious study and practical application of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. Founded in late 2005, the Salon began monthly meetings in January of

12.9 miles
away in Washington, DC
83
Students of Objectivism
5.0

December 21st, 2012 at exactly 11:11 AM GMT the Mayan long count calander will end. What Will Happen in 2012? Will there be an age of awakening, a new step in human evolution, or even an end to the world we know? For years, archaeologists have kn

14.3 miles
away in Chevy Chase, MD
32
Spiritual People
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This group is open to all curious minds. No PhDs, MAs, BAs, or JDs necessary -- just a thoughtful and open mind to examine whatever is due to be discussed. A primer will be posted before the meetup, but this is only meant to facilitate the discussi

Meetup topics: Philosophy
16.2 miles
away in Washington, DC
177
Philosophers
4.75

Ontology- The study of conceptions of reality and the nature of being. All religions have a basic ontology that forms the philosophy behind the specific theological belief. There is a common belief that the words "religion" and "spirituality"

18.2 miles
away in Woodbridge, VA
6
Spiritual People
4.5
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Kat
Kat
Rockville, MD Sep 6, 2008
Jaime
 I'm a financial services executive fluent in spoken English, French and Spanish who likes to travel to Europe. Enjoy the theater, reading, playing tennis, saunas, red wine, boxing, yoga and the National Gallery. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Art, Fitness, Humanism, Leisure, more
Fairfax, VA Sep 5, 2008
Tantra James
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Writers, Education & Technology, History, Art, Live Music, more
Fairfax, VA Sep 5, 2008
mfigallo
 Tall, athletic and international type looking for fun things to do and meeting interesting, engaging people 
Washington, DC Sep 4, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Crafts, Salsa, Volunteer, Buddhism, more
Washington, DC Sep 4, 2008
Rob
Rob
 Rob is 26, single, loves to cook, talk, watch good and bad movies (and MST3K the latter), enjoys all forms of humor and controversy, likes reading fantasy, humor, and mystery books, and is going to stop describing himself in the third person...now. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Book Club, Writers, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Travel, more
Herndon, VA Sep 3, 2008
Erol Ertumen
Alexandria, VA Sep 1, 2008
Yamileth
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Atheists, Brights, Evolution, Separation of Church and State, more
Washington, DC Aug 29, 2008
lokispen
 The only way to listen is to sip, spit, then swallow. Enjoying the fall before the spread of the wings. I am here master and friend...speak to me of your sublime idea. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Poetry, Drum Circle
Arlington, VA Aug 28, 2008
Robin
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Civilization, Future, Expat American, Innovation, more
Washington, DC Aug 25, 2008
Randy
 www.healingdc.com 
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Washington, DC Aug 24, 2008
Stephen
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Alexandria, VA Aug 20, 2008
Kat
Kat
 Still writing poetry......have been published a number of times......would like to meet with other area poets and writers for support and honest feedback. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Writers, The Artist's Way, Poetry, Book Club
Mount Airy, MD Aug 14, 2008
Adam
 I'm an open minded agnostic from the suburbs. Good conversation and open minds aren't so easy to come by. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Ethics, Freedom of Religion, Writer's Block, Agnostic, more
Fairfax, VA Jul 25, 2008
Nick
 A lot of my work is web-related. I'm interested in the web as a medium that makes ways of thinking and organizing possible that were not, given prior technology. 
Washington, DC Jul 23, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Ayurveda, Wellness, Psychology, Social Networking, more
Fairfax, VA Jul 18, 2008
 New in town and lookng to make some new friends and explore the area. 
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Burke, VA Jul 16, 2008
Sarah
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Philosophy Now
Alexandria, VA Jul 6, 2008
Nabil
 I Love learning languages. Would like to meet others interested in conversation and reading. 
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Reston, VA Jul 5, 2008
Tom
Tom
 Interested in all poetry and philosophy meetups as well as other meetups of varying topics in the DC area. Tom 
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Silver Spring, MD Jul 5, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Nonprofit, Jack Russell Terrier, Women in Black, Social Movements, more
Silver Spring, MD Jun 28, 2008
Erin Zupanc
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Elvis Costello, Skeptics, Evolution, Atheists, more
Baltimore, MD Jun 18, 2008
Robin Phillips
 Former actress/singer/producer, writer/journalist, then playwright. After my recent divorce my first objective is to get back in touch with humanity. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Philosophy Now, Ethics, Evolution, more
Washington, DC Jun 7, 2008
Jamíla
 Connections...I'm all about connecting! 
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Bowie, MD Jun 6, 2008
Flo
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Poetry, Writers, Science Fiction Writers, Found Art
Silver Spring, MD Jun 2, 2008
 I am interested in local meetups involving anything and anyone advocating limited government and free markets. 
Baltimore, MD May 15, 2008
Bitsy
 I stared Aikido in college at a Yoshokai dojo (http://www.aikidoyoshokai.org/). I have been training at a Yoshinkai dojo (http://www.nyyoshinkan.com/), which is all most, but not quite the same. Looking to meet other Aikido people! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Aikido, Friends, Brunch Club, more
Washington, DC May 15, 2008
Erica
 I would love to talk about philosophy because most people don't enjoy talking about such issues 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Philosophy Now, Postmodernism, Ethics, Socrates Cafe, more
Washington, DC May 14, 2008
Eric Herboso
 Philosopher, mathematician, writer, and avid reader. Webmaster of strength.org. Contact at EricHerboso (at) gmail.com or visit at [http://eric.herboso.com]. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Boardgames, Diplomacy, Axis and Allies, Settlers of Catan, more
Washington, DC May 9, 2008
Thomas
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Writers, Tea, Psychology, Body Building, more
Reston, VA Apr 26, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Writers, Expat American
Washington, DC Mar 31, 2008
Peter Dickinson
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Brights, Atheists, Evolution, Skeptics, more
Annapolis, MD Mar 29, 2008
Creative Affairs by Design
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Jewelry Making, Beadwork, Craft Sellers, Polymer Clay, more
Baltimore, MD Mar 7, 2008
Washington, DC Feb 3, 2008
Sarah
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Philosophy Now, Ethics, Postmodernism, more
Washington, DC Jan 21, 2008
Matthew
 I want these local Meetups because I would like to open up my social life somewhat. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Ethics, Cultural Creatives, Agnostic
Falls Church, VA Jan 16, 2008
Macksamillion
 I want these local Meetups because I am interested in other writers thoughts. I am trying to be around those who share my same abilities. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Writers, Writer's Block, Poetry, Screenwriters, more
Crofton, MD Dec 13, 2007
Tony
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Spanish Language, New In Town, Rock Climbing, Travel, more
Centreville, VA Dec 13, 2007
Jason
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Ethics
Washington, DC Dec 1, 2007
Thomas
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Buddhism, Wine, Dining Out, Book Club, more
Alexandria, VA Nov 28, 2007
Angie H
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Bunco, New In Town, Friends, Women's Social, more
Alexandria, VA Oct 24, 2007
Marci Ziese
 I'm a curmudgeon. My late husband, Chris, and I used to discuss philosophy,ethics etc. as it applied to existence in general, the world situation, the nature of reality. As a Zen practitioner, I like the gap between thought and no-thought. Marci 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, 11th Hour Action, Socrates Cafe, Philosophy Now, Ethics, more
Baltimore, MD Oct 22, 2007
 Good Day, I am a print designer who studies philosophy and history as a hobby. I am looking to forward to being around people who also share my interests. Although I must say, my interest are very broad: alternative rock music, blues. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Cultural Creatives, Postmodernism, Philosophy Now, Socrates Cafe, more
Gwynn Oak, MD Sep 27, 2007
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Poetry, Writers, Writer's Block, The Artist's Way, Painter, more
Laurel, MD Sep 20, 2007
Kamal Ahmed
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Looking for a Roommate, Friends, Friendster, Act For Love, more
Gaithersburg, MD Sep 19, 2007
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Poetry, Writers, The Artist's Way
Herndon, VA Sep 16, 2007
Isabel
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Bethesda, MD Sep 15, 2007
Zhibo Lai
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy
Arlington, VA Sep 13, 2007
Ralph
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Evolution, Arthouse, Indie Film, Movie Fans, more
Washington, DC Sep 7, 2007
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Linguistics, Language Lovers, Writers, Writer's Block, more
Chevy Chase, MD Aug 31, 2007
Robbie
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Bethesda, MD Aug 30, 2007
Sean
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Figure Drawing, Painter, Art Modeling, Art, more
Baltimore, MD Aug 28, 2007
 Searching for people who are as interested in discussing such topics as I am. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Philosophy Now, Ethics, Humanism, more
Alexandria, VA Aug 26, 2007
twiztedjuggalomatt
 I want these local Meetups because i love to explore 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Urban Exploration, Espionage, Photography, Arthouse, more
Bealeton, VA Aug 18, 2007
Sean Sullivan
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Democracy for America, Anti-Globalization, Indie, Art, more
Rockville, MD Aug 6, 2007
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Skeptics, Humanism, Separation of Church and State, Ethics, more
Baltimore, MD Jul 22, 2007
Marjeta
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Columbia, MD Jul 21, 2007
ed
ed
 Each American spends something like $6,000 per year on automobile expenses. Just imagine if that money went to transit instead. Rails would go up to every door, and individual rail-cars would arrive on demand. No pollution. No accidents. No brainer! 
Washington, DC Jul 9, 2007
Mariana Castillo
 I want these local Meetups because it has been a while since I have been involved in philosophical discussions. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Philosophy Now, Ethics, Humanism
Baltimore, MD Jul 8, 2007
Pat
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Falls Church, VA Jul 3, 2007
skyepheonix44
 I want these local Meetups because I am interested in learning more about others who share similiar meetps 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Goddess, Pagan Parenting, Herbalists, Druid, more
Boonsboro, MD Jul 2, 2007
Isis
 I want these local Meetups because I love to write poetry! I love the atmosphere, and to meet people who share my interest. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Poetry, Screenwriters
Sterling, VA Jul 2, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because I like to discuss ideas 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Socrates Cafe, Philosophy Now, Ethics, Humanism, more
Bethesda, MD Jun 21, 2007
Stephen
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Mental Health Professionals, Social Work, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, more
Washington, DC Jun 20, 2007
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Discordians, SubGenius, Timothy Leary, Thelema, more
Washington, DC Jun 19, 2007
Providence Gutierrez
 I want these local Meetups because I would like to experience new understandings of things and meet new friends. 
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Clifton, VA Jun 17, 2007
Jeff Keller
 I want these local Meetups because I love to engage in passionate (but rational) discussion of issues. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Debate Club, Separation of School and State, Ethics, Psychology, more
New Market, MD Jun 7, 2007
 I want these local Meetups because I want to ski as much as possible this season! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Shakespeare, Ayn Rand, Capitalist Party, Constitutionalist, more
Washington, DC May 29, 2007
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Collage, Found Art, Book Arts, Assemblage Art, more
Springfield, VA May 26, 2007
 To perfect my craft 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Philosophy, Poetry,