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Philosophy Matters is for people who think deeply about the big questions in life and about the universe. Does God exist? Is morality subjective? How do we sort genuine knowledge from mere opinion? How are our minds related to our brains? Is this world just an illusion? If these are the kinds of questions that bug you, then join this Meetup. We discuss questions in all areas of philosophy: ethics, epistemology, logic and metaphysics.
We are called 'Philosophy Matters' because we are also deeply interested in questions that impact our daily lives. Are we obligated to help people in far away countries? Is abortion ever permissible? What form of democracy works best? Should we teach creationism in our schools? Come and join our conversation at our monthly meetings. Be prepared to argue for your views and to be challenged. In this group, members are not content to simply state their opinions. In the true spirit of philosophical discourse, we back up our views with reasons, not feelings or intuition.
Note: This is a Humanists Australia Community. Participants are expected to adhere to the Humanists Australia Code of Conduct. We do not allow harassment of any kind, or promotion of any goods, services or groups unrelated to the purposes of this group (except by prior permission of the organisers).
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Discussion: A Secular Humanist Declaration
·OnlineOnlineWhat does it mean to live well and to build a fair society without appeal to the supernatural? Join us for a series of lively conversations exploring 'A Secular Humanist Declaration', the landmark 1980 statement that set out a bold vision grounded in reason, free inquiry and human dignity. Across these sessions we'll work through its principles one by one—freedom of the individual, church/state separation, ethics built on empathy and reason, the value of science and skepticism and the case for moral education and human rights—and ask how well they hold up in our own troubled times. Whether you're a committed humanist, a curious skeptic or simply someone who enjoys engaging with others, there's plenty here to challenge, sharpen and inspire your thinking. Grab a drink, bring your questions and join the discussion.
We are running the sessions fortnightly. For this second session, we will walk through and discuss the three sections titled ‘Free Inquiry’, ‘Separation of Church and State’ and ‘The Ideal of Freedom’. You can access the text of ‘A Secular Humanist Declaration’ at https://secularhumanism.org/a-secular-humanist-declaration/
8 attendeesDiscussion: A Secular Humanist Declaration
·OnlineOnlineWhat does it mean to live well and to build a fair society without appeal to the supernatural? Join us for a series of lively conversations exploring 'A Secular Humanist Declaration', the landmark 1980 statement that set out a bold vision grounded in reason, free inquiry and human dignity. Across these sessions we'll work through its principles one by one—freedom of the individual, church/state separation, ethics built on empathy and reason, the value of science and skepticism and the case for moral education and human rights—and ask how well they hold up in our own troubled times. Whether you're a committed humanist, a curious skeptic or simply someone who enjoys engaging with others, there's plenty here to challenge, sharpen and inspire your thinking. Grab a drink, bring your questions and join the discussion.
We are running the sessions fortnightly. For this third session, we will walk through and discuss the two sections titled ‘Ethics Based on Critical Intelligence’ and ‘Moral Education’. You can access the text of ‘A Secular Humanist Declaration’ at https://secularhumanism.org/a-secular-humanist-declaration/
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