400 years of systemic racism and white supremacy in the United States has caused horrific damage to people and communities of color. Whites who acknowledge this damage and want to...

Okay, folks, time to take on our cousins, the Epicureans! This meeting will explore the differences between Stoicism and Epicureanism. We’ll look at the two schools’ takes on metaphysics (how...

Bring your lunch and join Leader Dr. Anne Klaeysen for engaging conversation. Folders with relevant articles are available from Maggie Determann in the Membership office. This week's readings: "Why Your...

When I was a child, my siblings, cousins, and I spent the whole summer outside in the backyard and at the lake. We rode our bikes all over town. Even...

Join us for philosophical discussions focusing on today’s headlines, covering a wide variety of subjects, including the fate of humanity, world affairs, humanism, and more. Free! 1st and 3rd Tuesdays...

Literary works will be discussed based on what can be found in the text in order to enrich each other's interpretation of the novel/novella. All are welcome to join and...

Bring your lunch and join Leader Dr. Anne Klaeysen for engaging conversation. Folders with relevant articles are available from Maggie Determann in the Membership office. This week's readings: "A Social...

A lively give-and-take on compelling issues and events. Monthly, second Sunday. Moderated by Sondra Stein.

The Human Rights Law 101 presentation is designed to give you an overview and outline of the NYC Commission on Human Rights and the NYC Human Rights Law. Attendees will...

“Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters: pain and pleasure. It is for them alone to point out what we ought to do, as well as...

Everyone Loves TED Talks and they're even better when you can discuss them with other people. Together we will view selections with contemporary ethical themes and engage in a lively...

Note: August's session has been cancelled. We'll see you in September! *** Even among those who are mindful of the subtle racial, ethnic, and class distinctions that persist in society,...

Bring your lunch and join Leader Dr. Anne Klaeysen for engaging conversation. Folders with relevant articles are available from Maggie Determann in the Membership office. This week's readings: "The Peculiar...

As our society becomes increasingly dominated by technology, market logics, and commodified culture, what has happened the ideals of humanism, democracy and equality? Although some see the concept of humanism...

Join us for philosophical discussions focusing on today's headlines, covering a wide variety of subjects, including the fate of humanity, world affairs, humanism, and more. Free! 1st and 3rd Tuesdays...

Bring your lunch and join Leader Dr. Anne Klaeysen for engaging conversation. Folders with relevant articles are available from Maggie Determann in the Membership office. This week's readings: "The Urgent...

Our Ethics and the Theater team presents The Lepers, a short play by Daniel Damiano with Wilma Rivera and Joe Cassese. On a cold New York City night in January...

Stoicism is a practical philosophy, so let’s practice! At this meeting we’ll explore nine simple exercises to make you a better Stoic. Some of them are to be done daily,...

Notice: This week's TED Talks is cancelled. We'll see you next month! Everyone Loves TED Talks and they're even better when you can discuss them with other people. Together we...

Bring your lunch and join Leader Dr. Anne Klaeysen for engaging conversation. Folders with relevant articles are available from Maggie Determann in the Membership office. This week's readings: “Paradise Possible”...