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P&G is more than just a group of people. It is a community. A community of philosophers, thinkers, book readers, paper readers, and folks that ask the foundational questions. What is the meaning of life? How do we know what we know? What makes us human? These are some of the questions that P&G members explore together through lively discussions and debates. But P&G is not only about intellectual pursuits. It is also a community of thoughtful people coming together to hike, and hangout. Whether it's enjoying the beauty of nature, sharing a meal, or playing games, P&G members bond over their common interests and values. P&G is a community where you can find friends who challenge you to grow and support you along the way.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- DYL: life long learning as a living practiceLink visible for attendees
In this month’s Design Your Life meetup, we will explore lifelong learning as a flexible and context dependent practice shaped by vocational, liberal, and political goals. Our discussion will be based on the paper Philosophical Perspectives on Lifelong Learning https://tinyurl.com/27yvkxk3 by three professors, which argues that philosophy must move beyond abstract ideas to engage with the real experiences of education.
We will focus on the “practical philosophy” aspects of their paper, which combine clear thinking with the applied methods of engineering and economics. This approach encourages educators to turn learner needs into structured, testable plans while balancing the interests of all stakeholders through adaptive, evidence-based recommendations. This perspective restores context and meaning to educational theory, reminding us that lifelong learning should ultimately serve human growth and social good rather than institutional convenience.
While it would be preferable, you do not need to read the paper to join the discussion.Philosophical Perspectives on Lifelong Learning: Insights from Education, Engineering, and Economics
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fw3eXz7qfFx8loYux1u8lWlW1sBdnPot/view?usp=sharing - The Sociology of Evil.Link visible for attendees
EXISTENTIALIST SOCIETY - Melbourne, Australia.
An online presentation, followed by discussion. All viewpoints welcome.
Professor Steven Lance Stoll will present the topic and lead the discussion.
We will look at historical inhumanity and genocides and discuss why average humans participate in these activities.
Steven will be discussing Psychologist James Waller's book:
"Becoming Evil: How Ordinary People Commit Genocide and Mass Killing".Steven Lance Stoll taught in US universities and colleges as an Adjunct Professor of Sociology and the Social Sciences.
~ "While most of my work was teaching basic Sociology courses like Introduction to Sociology, Marriage and the Family and Social Problems, I also designed courses on Evil.
What has always fascinated me about Sociology is its connection to and involvement with a variety of other disciplines from History to Psychology, from Anthropology and Archaeology to Economics, Political Science and the hard sciences" ~The Zoom Link will appear for those who RSVP.
Meeting ID: 897 3005 8976 - - Passcode: 114793NOTE: 9pm Friday in California is 2pm Saturday in Melbourne, Australia.
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- Interview with an Abuse SurvivorLink visible for attendees
## Details
This event will be run by humanists Australia
Humanist Australia upcoming eventshttps://www.meetup.com/humanists_australia/events/309238273/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events
In this event Leslie Allan interviews child sexual abuse survivor, Terry Kelly. We will explore Terry's battle to get justice for the abuse he suffered at the hands of a Marist Brother while attending the Assumption College in Kilmore. After many decades of silence, Terry spoke up to finally make the Catholic Church accountable for its actions and inactions. Come and hear Terry's story of sorrow and final triumph.
The discussion will be live streamed to YouTube. Please register your RSVP to see the YouTube link.
Cost: This event is free. Your donation to help keep these events going is greatly appreciated. Please make your donation at https://www.humanistsaustralia.org/donate
