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Hermetica Series Books XVI - XVIII
·OnlineOnlineThe Corpus Hermeticum series is a deep dive into major hermetic texts.
Our aim is to seriously consider religious and philosophical ideas of Hermetica to help us find the North Star in an ever changing landscape of 21st century.
We will search for truths we can apply to our lives to help us dig ourselves out of the depressive, materialistic worm hole.
Let's see what we discover.
Our bounce board will be Brian Copenhaver's "Hermetica" which is the most recent and complete translation. You can purchase it here or I was able to download it for free here
Alternatively, there is Walter Scott translation (early 20th century) here and free download is available hereComing up:
Asclepius (26 pages)
Discourse on 8th and 9th for Nag Hammadi Library (will probably include of the less known gospels in here (gospel of Mary, or some other fascinating section) free download hereWe will meet every Thursday evening at 7 pm on Zoom.
Expectations are that you will do the reading assigned for that session and participate respectfully.10 attendees
No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre
Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USIn the short story Jonas or the Artist at Work by Camus, the theme of the tension between our desire for independence and our longing for interdependence was on full display. This theme has been explored throughout the Existentialist's writing we have been reading and will be continued for this week as we read the short play No Exit by Sartre which has been famously summarized as "Hell is other people."
Participants should also note that there will be a colloquium today as well from 3-5pm. If you are available I would strongly encourage you to attend!
Participants should read the entire reading before attending this in person meeting. I will be reading from this version here and a free copy can be found here.
For questions please send me a message or post to meetup.
Best,
Brian
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The Sacred and The Profane by Mircea Eliade (week 1)
Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USIn this groundbreaking work, Mircea Eliade challenges the modern assumption that we live in a wholly secular world. He argues that even contemporary people remain shaped by deep, often unconscious patterns rooted in the experience of the sacred. Through a wide-ranging analysis of sacred space, time, myth, nature, and cosmic symbolism, Eliade examines how these structures organized human experience for pre-modern cultures and how they persist today.
Join us to discuss this classic book over the course of 4-weeks!
Week 1 Sat 3/7 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 2 Sat 3/14 12:30pm-2:30pm The Seahorse Room @ Pier 57
Week 3 Sat 3/21 4pm-6pm*note time* The Oyster Room @ Pier 57
Week 4 Sat 3/28 12:30pm-2:30pm The Oyster Room @ Pier 57Reading for Week 1
Introduction & Chapter 1 (56 pages)I will be reading the paperback available here
free pdf download here *click on the first slow download option
(other formats available too —epub & mobi for kindle—just search in search bar)Rules for Our Group
1. Be Courteous
Respectful disagreement is totally acceptable; Condescension is not.
2. Be Concise
Keep comments brief, on topic, and allow space for others to join in.
3. Do the Reading
If you have not done the reading for the week you are welcome to attend and listen to the discussion, but out of respect for those who have read, you will not be permitted to participate in the discussion.Finally, Please update your RSVP if you are no longer able to attend the event.
- inaccurate RSVPs make it difficult for coordinators to plan successful events
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*Multiple no shows may result in losing RSVP privileges for future events.
For more info and FAQ on the group click here.
Can't wait to discuss these ideas with all of you!
-Zach34 attendees
🧠 NYC Philosophy & Psychology Readers Spring Colloquium 2026
Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, USWelcome to the NYC Philosophy & Psychology Readers Spring 2026 Colloquium!
The topic for this colloquium is "What is Reason and what is it good for?". We will have two talks and discussions related to this topic.
Since 2019 this meetup group has enabled readers of philosophy and psychology to come together to form friendships and foster insights by engaging in thoughtful discussions on significant concepts discovered from reading books and intellectual consumption.
### ❗ IMPORTANT RSVP INFO
We encourage you to attend both talks, they are designed to go together. However, each session has its own RSVP link below — please RSVP to each talk individually. This allows us to better manage space requirements and the specificities of each event. Space is limited, seating is first-come, first-served. Seating capacity is 40 seated, (or ~70 if everyone stands up).
⚠️ Sessions will begin once the speaker is ready and the room is seated. Please arrive on time, as no late entry will be allowed after a session begins.
🧠 NYC Philosophy & Psychology Readers Spring Colloquium 2026 (#NYCPPRC) - Saturday, March 7th 2026
🎤 Agenda
🌊🐴 Seahorse Classroom (3pm to 5pm)
3:00pm - Logic and the Early Analytic Philosophers - Brian Allen PhD4:00pm - 15 minute break
4:15pm - Connecting your mind to a computer - Ryan Bohman
🍽️ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Socialize in Food Court
🏛️ Venue Notes:
* Location & Access: Market 57 classrooms at Pier 57. Doors lock at 8 PM (but you may exit anytime).
* Finding Rooms: Refer to the P57 Classroom & Market Map
* Food: Market 57 food is allowed in classrooms. No outside food or alcohol.
* Temperature Alert: AC may be chilly — bring a jacket!Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: Community Classrooms @ Pier 57, NYC - W 15th St West Side Highway Located inside Pier 57, New York, NY 10011
https://pier57nyc.com/community-spaces/community-classrooms/56 attendees
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