“ I am always up for openminded, civil, fair, and intelligent discourse. ”

“ I am a person who enjoys learning about the cultures, spiritual beliefs and thoughts, ancient through progressive, of others. My journey is one of interest and exposure to ideas and ways of life unfamiliar. Freedom to learn and choose is key for me ”

“ I saved a Time magazine article dated 4/04 which told about discussion groups based on Socratic teachings and reviving the art of conversation. Just found it and the time is now. ”

“ I'm quite content in my spirituality,but came to it through study, observation, and self-analysis which leads me to believe further understanding of other spiritualities can only broaden my view. ”

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“ I'm specifically interested in finding groups in the Oak Park area. Very often I am not in the city proper, and meeting local would be easier on my tight schedule. ”

“ To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart, is true for all men -- that is genius.... Nothing can bring you peace but yourself; nothing, but the triumph of principles. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson, ”

“ I like a good laugh ”

“ I'm interested in meeting new people. ”

“ Having others to share ponderings and life questions with makes everything more interesting. It's a joy to hear what others may think. ”

“ interested in philosophical discussion of any kind. Latest Book: Imre Kertesz "Liquidation" Currently reading: Fear and Trembling(Kierkegaard) and "Philosophical Investigations" Wittgenstein. WOuld like to set up a meet, but need help where? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be great to speak to like minded people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because responding to friends and 'others' keeps my neurons growing. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because living in Bush's America has become very scary.The scarcity of clear-thinking people in my life is going to make me a CYNIC!!! (I hope I'm not there already!) ”

“ 45 years young professional male in the midst of a divorce. ”

“ Networking is important & electronic medium is fast and cheap! I am reaching out to other humanists to tell them about local activities. Carol Smith humanist(at)ameritech.net Southeast Wi FreeThinkers http://swift.humanists.net www.secular.org ”

“ I want these local Meetups because 30 years of the bushs are to much ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they're definitely enlightening and stimulating for anyone who wants to be involved...besides,life is too short!!! ”

“ I been here from CA since 2000. Find it continuous challenge to meet non-religious people with intellectual, music, conversation, and state of the society interests. Just open minded non-biased folks. Live in a BIG CHURCH new money twinkies town. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wish to discover a path to the Good life through the Truth -- and, essentially, find happiness through wisdom. I believe philosophy is a means for such an end. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet people who think or feel as passionately about certain things as I do. ”

“ Im an Atheist, I look to educate myself, & look for truths in all things. I may be misinformed by people, Ill always stand corrected when proven wrong, but I never try to mislead anyone . Visit http://www.stickam.com/profile/atheistatlarge ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Chicago, don't know many people, and desperately miss conversations of substance. ”

“ My inner nerd is stifled and needs an outlet. I also don't meet enough nerds. ”

“ I was a philosophy major and I miss "talking" philosophy with people. Ultimately I am a critical pragmatist. ”

“ I'd like to see regular scrummaster gatherings to share experiences and help each other out when wrangling cats... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like my thinking to be challenged as well as challenging the thought of others. ”

“ I want local Socrates Cafe Meetups because real debate about what people really think and feel is what this country and everyone needs. Real dialogue seems to be what is lacking greatly in society. I think Phillips puts it best. ”

“ I want local Philosophy Meetups because I enjoy discussing philosophy. ”