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The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, in Teaneck, NJ, was founded in 1953 as a progressive, ethics-centered community and is part of the Ethical Culture movement which was founded in New York City in 1873 by Felix Adler. Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing, social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life.
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See all- Conversemos (Let's Talk)Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, Teaneck, NJ
Conversemos offers people with at least basic knowledge of Spanish an opportunity to be immersed in Spanish language and culture. Let's talk!
On Zoom. For the Zoom link, please email Silvia Acosta at silacosta60@gmail.com.
- Philosopher's Series: The Changing Nature of Work in the Age of AIEthical Culture Society of Bergen County, Teaneck, NJ
Today's talk by Leader Curt Collier kicks off our three-week Philosopher's Series, offering food for thought from noted philosophers as well as brunch!
Curt, who also teaches Ethics and Philosophy of Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, will explore how our ideas about work and labor have evolved—and what they might look like in the age of artificial intelligence.
This discussion will trace the philosophical roots of the American labor system while examining emerging ethical challenges.
Curt will be joined by participants in the Society’s Summer Youth Employment Program, who will offer fresh, real-world perspectives.Brunch at 10 am
Doors open at 10 am for an optional brunch ($12 per person), featuring classic Western favorites alongside Mediterranean-inspired dishes, a tasty tribute to philosophy’s ancient roots. Reservations are recommended for brunch. Please email curt@ethicalfocus.org to reserve your spot.Talk at 10:30 am
This talk, beginning at 10:30 am, is free and open to all at the meetinghouse and on Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please email admin@ethicalfocus.org by noon on Friday.Childcare
Childcare is available with advance notice—please email curt@ethicalfocus.org by noon on Thursday if you'd like childcare.Series continues Aug. 3 and Aug. 10
The Philosopher's Series continues on Aug. 3 with "Beyond Stoicism: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life," by renowned philosopher Massimo Pigliucci, professor at City College, and on Aug. 10 with "Human Emergence and our Place in the Natural World" by David Sprintzen, professor emeritus of philosophy at Long Island University.Please join the feast for mind and body!
