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How Did We Get Here?: Freedom

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

In this installment of "How Did We Get Here?" with philosopher Ed Glowienka we'll consider something we all want, but can't agree on how to get: freedom. We'll explore the shift between classical and Enlightenment notions of political freedom and look at how reactions to this shift inform modern conservative and liberal values.  Along the way, we'll do a bunch of other stuff, too, and hopefully gain a deeper appreciation of why we value freedom and of the philosophical positions underlying contemporary debates. Learn more & RSVP here.

Philosophy Think & Drink

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

Our Think & Drink gatherings are monthly (dojo) sessions that consist of a “meeting of the minds” over libations. An open mind & desire to engage in thoughtful dialogue (whether from a listening or contribution standpoint) is all that’s needed! Learn more here!

Event Series Philosophy Symposia Series | Loss & Legacy: Living Forward While Looking Back

Philosophy Symposium: Loss & Legacy — How Do We Think About Grief?

Helena Avenue Theater 1319 Helena Avenue, Helena, MT, United States

In this first philosophy symposium in our 2023 Loss & Legacy series, we’ll look at grief and death through the lens of aesthetics, combining art, literature, history, culture and and science into a broad, unified philosophical and humanistic understanding.  Learn more & RSVP here!

Short Reads: What’s Up to Us?

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

In this short reads session, we’ll begin with a general look at Epictetus’ statement "what's up to us?", and then step back to consider why this might be an accurate account of human life. Along the way, we'll consider some reflections on how this might shape our participation in the civic life of our communities. Learn more & RSVP here.

Event Series Philosophy Symposia Series | Loss & Legacy: Living Forward While Looking Back

Film & Community Conversation: Loss & Legacy — The Business of Death

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

Despite the commonality, and frankly, inevitability, of death, its taboo nature does not lend itself well to emotional or practical preparation. Death is a topic that the media rarely touches – at least in terms of the day-to-day practicalities of death work. In this second event in our 2023 Loss and Legacy series, we’ll watch a documentary that lays bare this “mysterious” process and invites rich discussion about what goes into how to prepare ourselves and others, what roles people play & the impact of such work, and some of the broader social & philosophical considerations therein. Learn more & RSVP here.

2023 Greater Helena Gives Day

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Please help support philosophy in the community on Greater Helena Gives Day 2022! By investing in philosophy, you are investing in community. Learn more here!

Short Reads: Consent & Consequences — A Conversation with the Laws

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

Our “Short Reads” evenings explore a focused philosophical argument or theme, by way of a short (4–6 page) paper.  During the evening, we’ll step through the paper together, using it as the focal point for a lively and interactive conversation. Learn more & RSVP here.

Philosophy Think & Drink

Reeder's Alley (Pavilion/Gazebo) 119 Reeder's Alley, Helena, United States

Our Think & Drink gatherings are monthly (dojo) sessions that consist of a “meeting of the minds” over libations. An open mind & desire to engage in thoughtful dialogue (whether from a listening or contribution standpoint) is all that’s needed! Learn more here!

How Did We Get Here?: Labor & Work

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

We often take “labor” and “work” as synonyms, describing an often-difficult process that’s required to “get by” in life, or even to “make our living.” Yet there’s also a strong contrast between the demanding-yet-fulfilling “work” and drudgery, as well as other complicated dances between labor and leisure, work and recreation, action and contemplation, “liberal” and “servile” pursuits. These complications have been viewed very differently across the centuries. In this installment of "How Did We Get Here?" we'll explore this and then some! Learn more & RSVP here.

Philosophy Think & Drink

Reeder's Alley (Pavilion/Gazebo) 119 Reeder's Alley, Helena, United States

Our Think & Drink gatherings are monthly (dojo) sessions that consist of a “meeting of the minds” over libations. An open mind & desire to engage in thoughtful dialogue (whether from a listening or contribution standpoint) is all that’s needed! Learn more here!

Philosophy Walk: Wildlife Recovery & Ethics

Helena Valley Reservoir Helena, MT, United States

In this walk led by philosopher Christopher Preston, we'll explore five questions regarding how we think about the wild. Our group will meet at the Helena Valley Reservoir and explore these questions on a walk-about totaling roughly 3 miles roundtrip with stops for conversation & more. Sunday, June 11th from 9:30am-12:30pm. Learn more & RSVP here!

Short Reads: “The Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis”

Reeder's Alley Interpretive & Convention Center 101 Reeder's Alley, Helena, MT, United States

Our “Short Reads” evenings explore a focused philosophical argument or theme, by way of a short (4–6 page) paper.  During the evening, we’ll step through the paper together, using it as the focal point for a lively and interactive conversation. Learn more & RSVP here.

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