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A second talk about paradigm shifts

not a standard event, see details in the announcement New York, NY, 10001

"In case you missed the one on 4/5, I'll be giving my talk on "Of paradigm shifts and the objectivity of science" again at the Secular Humanist Society of New York. This is a preview of one..."

Tuesday, May 6 2008, 6:30 PM

5.0

40 attended (est.)

The ethics of decision making of two American Presidents

New York Society for Ethical Culture New York, NY, 10023

"The second of our new series of meetings, hosted by the New York Society for Ethical Culture. The general theme for the first four meetings will be ethics and moral theory. This second discussion will..."

Tuesday, Apr 22 2008, 7:00 PM

4.5

35 attended (est.)

Massimo talks about paradigm shifts

not a standard event, see details in the announcement New York, NY, 10001

"I'll be giving a talk at the NY Skeptics group on the topic "Of paradigm shifts and the objectivity of science." This is actually a preview of one chapter of the new book I'm writing..."

Saturday, Apr 5 2008, 1:00 PM

5.0

60 attended (est.)

Egoism, selfishness, and the evolution of morality

New York Society for Ethical Culture New York, NY, 10023

"The first of our new series of meetings, hosted by the New York Society for Ethical Culture. The general theme for the first four meetings will be ethics and moral theory. We'll start with a discussion..."

Tuesday, Mar 18 2008, 7:00 PM

4.5

16 attended (est.)

Is science objective, or just one fairy tale after another?

not a standard event, see details in the announcement New York, NY, 10001

"Come for brunch at Kennedy's Restaurant, 327 West 57th St. (btw 8th/9th Ave.) and hear Massimo give a preview of his forthcoming book, "Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell the Difference Between..."

Sunday, Mar 9 2008, 12:00 PM

5.0

70 attended (est.)

"Leap for this Life" Mega Mixer Party

New York Society for Ethical Culture New York, NY, 10023

"Over 150 people joining forces to LEAP FOR THIS LIFE! This leap day is a geat time to celebrate all that we have in common and discuss the philosophy of this life! Share the evening meeting cool people..."

Friday, Feb 29 2008, 8:00 PM

12 attended (est.)

The philosophy of Jon Stewart

Stone Creek Bar & Lounge New York, NY, 10016

"Jon Stewart, the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central as a philosopher? That's the thesis of a new book edited by Jason Holton. Let's get together to watch an example (Stewart's treatment..."

Tuesday, Feb 5 2008, 7:00 PM

4.25

10 attended (est.)

Eastern philosophies: what are they?

Stone Creek Bar & Lounge New York, NY, 10016

"Is Eastern philosophy a kind of philosophy? Or is it a completely different sort of thing from philosophy as practiced in the Western world since ancient Greece? What is the role of mysticism in eastern..."

Tuesday, Jan 8 2008, 7:00 PM

4.75

14 attended (est.)

The philosophy of Trust

Stone Creek Bar & Lounge New York, NY, 10016

"Trust is one of the most important aspects of human relations. Come and see what philosophers have to say about it, participate to a discussion of what trust means to you and how it affects your life.

A..."

Saturday, Dec 15 2007, 12:00 PM

5.0

7 attended (est.)

What's science got to do with it?

New York Society for Ethical Culture New York, NY, 10023

"Scientists know notoriously little about philosophy, and even less about religion. But, being scientists, some of 'em just can't help talking about things they know little of. Come to hear about..."

Sunday, Nov 18 2007, 11:00 AM

5.0

70 attended (est.)

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