In this 2½-hour workshop led by David Nowakowski, we’ll explore part two of skepticism in the east and west. No background in philosophy is required to participate in this workshop. All ages welcome. FREE. $15-30 suggested donation. Light snacks & hot tea provided. Space is limited.
In this 2½-hour workshop led by David Nowakowski, we’ll explore skepticism in the east and west. No background in philosophy is required to participate in this workshop. All ages welcome. FREE. $15-30 suggested donation. Light snacks & hot tea provided. Space is limited.
In this 2½-hour workshop led by David Nowakowski, we’ll explore evil. No background in philosophy is required to participate in this workshop. All ages welcome. FREE. $15-30 Suggested donation. Light snacks & hot tea provided. Space is limited.
Please join us for our free September Merlin Meandering on Saturday, October 10th from 10am – 1pm. Topic: Art, Aesthetics & Inspiration. Location: Archie Bray Foundation. Guest speakers: Tim Holmes & TBD. Learn more here!
Please join us for our free September Merlin Meandering BY MOONLIGHT on Saturday, September 19th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Topic: Philosophy by Moonlight. Location: Merlin Nature Preserve. Guest speakers TBD. Learn more here!
Retreats can be a time for renewal and relaxation. But they are foremost an opportunity to step out of day-to-day routines, to enjoy a quiet and serene place, and to open up one’s innermost world through reflection and sharing. We are pleased to offer this philosophy as a way-of-life inspired experiential retreat “Seeking the Self” at Deep Bay Center with philosopher and educator David Nowakowski. Learn more here!
This dynamic and interactive Yellowstone Forever Institute field seminar program & Merlin campfire philosophy outing explores our relationship with the wild through the lens of literature, philosophy & science. Led by Marisa Diaz-Waian & Thomas Baumeister, the 4-day program involves a mix of classroom and outdoor time — with a heavy emphasis on the outdoors, reflection, experiential learning, and discussion. The field seminar program/outing runs from August 24th – 28th 2020 and includes lodging at Lamar Buffalo Ranch Field Campus in Yellowstone National Park.
Please join us for our free August Merlin Meandering on Sunday, August 16th from 9am – 12pm. Topic, trail location, and guest speaker TBD. Learn more here!
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In the past several weeks, COVID-19 has taken our communities by storm, forcing the closure of schools, businesses, restaurants, libraries, transport, and more. In other words….a real time, real world Twilight Zone. In response to this, our young philosophers at Cottonwood ALC have opted to take on COVID-19 in a manner that would make Rod Serling & Socrates proud. Their adaptability, creativity, and resilience is inspiring! Check out what they have planned!
In our March Philosophy Workshop led by 2019-2020 Student Scholar Fellow Henry Kramer we investigated the connections between wonder, nature, imagination, and play through lecture, discussion, and exercises. Access resources and photos here!
“Real wisdom does not merely cause us to know; it makes us ‘be’ in a different way.” (Pierre Hadot) Learn more about philosophy as a way of life.
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