Is beauty an objective property or a subjective feeling? Drawing from philosophy and science, we'll discuss different ideas and, perhaps, realize that the question itself is problematic. Michael Spicher is a philosopher, who has been trapped in these discussions since 2002, when a professor challenged him to think a bit more about beauty. (He hasn't…
What is the goal of education? Who decides what's important to learn or not? Martha Sharpe has been exploring alternative education for years to find what works for her family. Join her as we talk about the approach that flipped her understanding of education upside-down. In this series, Parenting Unlocked: Simplifying the Impossible, each month…
Hi, my name is Rohit. I am a Writer, Storyteller, Teacher, and Coach. I believe in the power of stories and the magic they weave. At their heart, they bring us closer to the very essence of our true nature and the nature of the Universe! I invite you to join me for this Salon.…
What could a modern, intellectually honest religiosity look like? Last time, we talked about the value of intellectual humility and having the wisdom to sometimes sacrifice the notion of truly “knowing” something. On the fifth (!!) iteration of Miriam and Shahid’s salons on the timeless topics of community and religion, let’s take a turn towards…
Join John T. Maier, a philosopher and psychotherapist (PhD/LICSW) based in Boston, and the author of a forthcoming book on the theory of addiction. This is the second salon in…
Interested in cultivating your inner poet? Join us for Poems for Our Time where we'll slow down, explore contemporary poetry, and connect with our creativity. Hosted by writer, workshop facilitator, and…
Join host Joseline Yu to uncover the intricacies of courtly love in Marie de France's lais, as part of the Western Canon Book Club series. Each of Marie de France's…
Join Michael Spicher, a public philosopher, for an evening devoted to exploring the relationship between beauty and morality. In the 18th century, philosophers often claimed a connection between morality and beauty.…
Join philosophy student Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore what pseudoscience is and how to recognize it, all with reference to astrology, alchemy, and magic in the ancient world. This salon is…
Why do people from different cultural backgrounds behave and think differently – if at all? A historical and philosophical lens. My name is Dhruv Ghulati and I am an AI…
Pursue the philosophical foundations of addiction in a series hosted by John T. Maier, psychotherapist and philosopher. This is the 3rd session in the philosophy of addiction series, and will focus…
Interested in cultivating your inner poet? Join us for Poems for Our Time where we'll slow down, explore contemporary poetry, and connect with our creativity. Hosted by writer, workshop facilitator, and meditation teacher, Grace Bialecki. Poetry is a place of solace, a place of mystery, a place where we can delve deeper into life’s questions and…
