A casual and friendly reading/discussion group. We are planning to read texts such as Plato, Kieregaard & Nietzsche.

… Come join us if you like open discussions with friendly people who like to read and discuss intellectually and spiritual challenging material. We meet in the inclusive, generous spirit of Ibn Arabi, and are not proponents of any one religion or world view.

I'd love book clubs if it wasn't for the reading. This club is about reading captivating articles of modest length, and then chatting about them over a drink. Articles can be about whatever we want: corruption, religion, Jesse Ventura, high school popularity, etc. We meet in Manhattan, usually in Union Square, the East Village or LES.

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 …

Are you tired of having nothing fun to do, no interesting intellectually engaging friends to hang out with, either working that same 9-5 and never taking time to smell the roses or just sitting at home on a perfectly good Friday night alone knowing perfectly well you should be out partaking in all life has to offer? Or is it the other way around, are you always on the go, always visiting cultural exhibits, participating in grassroots events and/or checking items off your ever growing "bucket lis …

salon: an informal gathering of artistic and intellectual leaders , ideally held under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine taste and increase knowledge of the participants through conversation. Join the Kogeto team for an informal evening of convivial conversation and libation for the NY Tech scene.

… Our future discussions can address both, diversity in our teams can lead to amazing things so invite anyone who is willing to add to the initial discussion Future meetings will involve delving into these challenges to find solutions.  We will need people from ALL WALKS of life, engineers, contractors, lawyers, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, inventors, financial professionals, manufacturers, etc.  Invite people who have an opinion but who are open minded and are known for good, out of the …

Immodest Proposals is a monthly discussion group for people fascinated by fringe ideas. Discussions center around an outlandish social idea made possible by modern technology and society. For example, past discussions have ranged from defining alternative culture for the 21st century to deciding how much government is too much. Immodest Proposals is also a group for the appreciation of good wine, beer, and food. We select venues with affordable, sustainable options and then arrange for our m …

Welcome to NYC Socrates Cafe! Socrates Cafe groups are held all over the world - all groups are similar in many ways, but each is also unique in its own way. The purpose of this group is to bring together people who enjoy discussing philosophical ideas in a roundtable setting. The group focuses on a new topic each week and all members have a chance to share their ideas. At Socrates Cafe, everyone is a teacher and everyone is a student - we all have brilliance to offer. Together we can contribute …

The daily lives of most of us are full of things that keep us busy and preoccupied with mundane concerns. We miss the sacred, so every now and then we find ourselves drawing-back and wondering what is it all about. And then. perhaps we may internally begin exploring perennial questions that we don't normally stop to examine. This can happen with regard to any aspect of our lives. This study group is deliberately designed for those among us who are curious, enthusiastic, non-judgemental, and wond …

Do you care if what you believe is true? Do you think religion or non-belief is harmful? Are you PASSIONATE about your beliefs or non-beliefs? You've come to the right place!  Join our group and to discuss why that is! ================================================= This group is to encourage friendly atheist vs theist debates (and meaningful conversations) in order to learn from each other and hopefully prove some points to better your understanding of other views (which many people run …

… Come join us for great discussions and to meet interesting people. Snacks are provided. Free, but a small donation is requested to cover the cost of the room and the Meetup fee. Meetings are held every Tuesday night 7:30 - 9:30 at the Montclair Inn, 27 Hillside Ave., Montclair, NJ. No RSVP is required. Just come and join us! Don't be concerned if the number of YES RSVPs is low. There are always plenty of people attending who are not members of Meetup. But please do RSVP if you plan to atte …

Do you like having stimulating, creative and fun conversation? How about meeting new people who are intriguing, passionate and candid at the same time? Are you someone who is uncomfortable in a gathering of 200 people but easily open up in a cozy little meetup, maybe in a bar over a glass of wine, with people who are open to meaningful discussions? Do you love to read? Travel? Are you multi-cultural, or have an interest in learning about the people and cultures of places you've never visited? Do …

… Topic Discussions: These meetings typically focus on a political issue currently dominating the news. We circulate articles and focus on the particular topic with a vigorous debate. 2. Book Club: Prague Spring chooses books dealing with major issues in international affairs, either those that have shaped civilizations in the past or the generational challenges we face today. (For more details see the About Us section) 3. Outside Events: Prague Spring identifies events sponsored by other organiza …

This Meetup works like a book club, but our topics of discussion will be clips from TED (www.ted.com), Ideas Worth Spreading. During each Meetup, we'll watch a 20 minute TEDTalk and then spend the remaining 30-40 minutes in a spirited discussion about the ideas presented in the talk. Meetup is held on the First Wednesday of the month.

Emily Books brings people together online to write about our monthly book club picks, but a lot of us have never met. Let's change that! Once a month, we'll have a (verrrrrrry) informal book club meeting in a bar, where we'll talk about the book we're reading and whatever else.