Please join us for our philosophy walk on Saturday, November 9th from 10am-1pm. Topic: Nature & the Humanities. Meeting/Hike Location: TBD. Special guest speakers/philosophers-on-trail — Ed Glowienka (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Carroll College) & Henry Kramer (2019 Merlin Student Fellow, University of Montana Missoula). To learn more & sign-up for our…
Please join us for our philosophy walk on Saturday, October 13th from 10am-1pm where we’ll be exploring the role of story & imagination across cultures, the phenomenology of story & imagination, nature, and environmental ethics. Meeting/Hike Location: Merlin Nature Preserve. Special guest speakers/philosophers-on-trail — Shane M. Doyle (Independent Educational & Cultural Consultant,…
In this 3.5-hour “philosophy as a way of life”-inspired workshop led by philosopher David Nowakowski, PhD we’ll look at what it might mean to live a life of virtue from the lens of ecology. Select readings and activities inspired by numerous ancient (and some contemporary) thinkers will be examined and applied with the aim of introducing participants to a variety of philosophical perspectives on virtuous living and practical tools for living well. No background in philosophy is required to participate in this workshop. FREE. All ages welcome. $20 Suggested donation. Light snacks & hot tea provided. Space is limited.
Please join us for this philosophy as a way of life-inspired walk on Saturday, September 14th from 10am-1pm where we’ll be exploring “virtue & ethics: from ecology to ethics.” Special guest speaker/philosopher-on-trail — David Nowakowski, PhD. To learn more & sign-up for our free meandering, visit our philosophy walks page.
Sponsored by the Carroll College Philosophy Department and Merlin CCC, this evening program will be an informal conversation about greek philosophical insights and how they relate to can help us navigate our everyday lived experiences. Guest participants will be provided with set questions/topics, not as a debate, but rather as an illuminating conversation. Barry Ferst (Professor of Philosophy, Carroll College) will be serving as the moderator and will aide in directing discussion.
Please join us for our philosophy walk on Sunday, August 4th from 9am-12pm. Topic: Pragmatism, Phenomenology & the Environment. Meeting/Hike Location: TBD. Special guest speakers/philosophers-on-trail — Ryan Aikin (Grants Manager, Youth Homes & Humanitarian) & Henry Kramer (2019 Merlin Student Fellow, University of Montana Missoula). To learn more & sign-up for our…
Please join us for this philosophy as a way of life-inspired walk on Sunday, July 14th from 9am-12pm where we’ll be exploring ethics, “the life of virtue” and hope. Meeting/Hike Location: McKelvey Trailhead (just past the Lime Kilns on Grizzly Gulch Drive). Special guest scholar/philosopher-on-trail — David Nowakowski. This walk…
In this 3.5-hour “philosophy as a way of life”-inspired workshop led by philosopher David Nowakowski, PhD we’ll look at what it might mean to live a life of virtue and flourish. Select readings and activities inspired by numerous ancient (and some contemporary) thinkers will be examined and applied with the aim of introducing participants to a variety of philosophical perspectives on virtuous living and practical tools for living well. No background in philosophy is required to participate in this workshop. FREE. All ages welcome. $20 Suggested donation. Light snacks & iced tea provided. Space is limited.
Mark your calendars, friends, for the 2019 Reeder's Alley Block Party! Saturday, June 8th 2019 after the Governor's Cup from 4pm-10pm. FREE, kid-friendly, dog-friendly. Live music, entertainers, adult/youth dance act, fire dancers, life-sized bubbles, games, tours, brew, wine, select spirits & tasty eats. Proceeds support Reeder's Alley & Philosophy in the Community.
We are over the moon to announce our first two official 2019 corporate sponsors! Montana Internet ($5,000 Sponsorship) and BWP Helena Great Northern Hotel ($1,500 In-Kind Sponsorship). Thank you so much for your belief and support of our organization. Learn more about these awesome companies & how they are supporting philosophy in the community!
Yahoo! We just received word that we’ve been awarded a $1,000 grant for our Philosophy in the Community Program(s) from the American Philosophical Association and the Berry Fund for Public Philosophy. Learn more here!
Wow! What an honor! We cannot express enough how much we love the Philosophy Learning & Teaching organization! For the 3rd year in a row, PLATO is awarding our organization a grant for our Philosophy in the Community program(s)…and this year in the amount of $3,000. Thank you so much, PLATO. Learn more here!
Our 3rd Philosophy Symposium in our 3-part series on the environment, ethics & stewardship was a huge success! Thank you so much to our wonderful panelists, volunteers, and sponsors. And thank you to all of the community members for joining us and contributing to the dialogue. View photos & access resources here!
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