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Event Series Reading & Discussion Series: Exploring the Republic

Reading & Discussion Series: Exploring the Republic

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

Why is it worthwhile to act justly, even if we could “get away” with injustice?  Doesn’t the successful thief or tyrant have a life that’s attractive and enviable? How does the kind of society that we live in shape our character, values, and attitudes as individuals?  Is it even possible to be a healthy person, in a society that’s profoundingly sick and unbalanced? Over the winter and early spring, we’ll be exploring these and other main themes from Plato’s Republic.  For 5 every-other-Wednesday sessions, we’ll balance our time and attention between close reading of Plato’s text, and considering the implications of Plato’s arguments for our own lives and times. Learn more & RSVP here!

10-Year Anniversary Celebration at On Broadway

On Broadway 106 E. Broadway Street, Helena, MT

Come celebrate our 10-year anniversary with us at On Broadway! Enjoy great food and drinks, live music & a silent auction all while contributing to a great cause. On Broadway is donating 50% of all food & beverage sales during the evening to our organization. Woot-woot! Come hungry and thirsty friends!

2024 Greater Helena Gives Day

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Please help support philosophy in the community on Greater Helena Gives Day 2024! By investing in philosophy, you are investing in community. Learn more 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!

Gold Rush Days

We're delighted to be part of the organizing crew & co-sponsors for this year's Gold Rush Days in Helena. We have a great run of events taking place and will be managing all of the fun activities in Reeder's Alley on Saturday the 11th!  From gold & sapphire panning, living history & Pioneer cabin tours, and DIY crafts, to live bluegrass music, Cuban food, and beer gardens...we've got a little something for everyone!  Free & fun for all ages! Check out the schedule of events here!

Free

Gold Rush Days

We're delighted to be part of the organizing crew & co-sponsors for this year's Gold Rush Days in Helena. We have a great run of events taking place and will be managing all of the fun activities in Reeder's Alley on Saturday the 11th!  From gold & sapphire panning, living history & Pioneer cabin tours, and DIY crafts, to live bluegrass music, Cuban food, and beer gardens...we've got a little something for everyone!  Free & fun for all ages! Check out the schedule of events here!

Free

How Did We Get Here?: Democracy

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

Is democracy new or old? Does it deserve the reverence that modern Western society has ascribed to it? In this evening's program, we'll look at the evolution of the modern concept of democracy, including how different groups approached practical matters. We'll trace their solutions to the present day & see how those solutions continue to shape the discourse of the modern world. We'll also reflect on current challenges to "democracy" and how members of the community can put theory into practice to keep democracy healthy. Learn more & RSVP here!

Philosophy Walk: On Regret

We’ve all had the experience of regretting a choice, an action, or a missed opportunity. Most of us have done things that we knew we’d regret, but we did them anyway. In this philosophy walk, we’ll be doing some conceptual analysis of the notion of regret. We'll consider questions like: What do we mean by “regret”? Is it more of a judgment or intellectual activity, or is it more of an emotion, feeling, or passion? What's the role of regret in human life? And more. We'll draw from ancient thinkers like Aristotle and Seneca, and from some luminaries of English literature like Chaucer and Shakespeare and more! Learn more & RSVP here!

Free

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!

Film & Philosophy Night: Why It’s OK to Love Bad Movies

Holter Museum of Art 12 E. Lawrence St., Helena, United States

Come join us for a fun night of film, philosophy, and community at the "W" in the Holter Museum of Art w/ cinematic bottom-feeder & philosopher Matt Strohl.  We’ll consider films like Troll 2, The Room, Batman & Robin, Twilight, The Requin, and more and see if these so-called “bad movies” might actually be key ingredients to a fulfilling aesthetic life. Event from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Cash bar & mingling starting @ 6pm. Learn more & RSVP here!

Free

Philosophy Walk: On Travel

According to urban legend, some famous novelist (maybe Tolstoy or Dostoyevski?) once quipped that there are only two stories: “A stranger comes to town” and “Someone goes on a journey.” Regardless of who first said it, there’s something to the notion that travelling is essential, both to the ways we live, and to the stories we tell to help make sense of those lives. In this walk, we’ll explore some of the ways that travel can be a space of encounter, transformation, and meaning. Learn more & RSVP here!

Free

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!

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