How Does Philosophy Guide & Shape Government?
In this thought-provoking and engaging interview, Pete Buttigieg and Meghan Sullivan explore the role of philosophy in shaping government.
Tag: philosophy
Valley Bank Selects Merlin as an Awardee for its Christmas Giving Program
Thank you so much, Valley Bank, for your generous contribution to our organization. What a wonderful holiday surprise!! Your contribution will help to support our philosophy in the community activities for youth, including our “Big Ideas by Little Philosophers” program, our student fellowships, and our youth philosophy walks.
**POSTPONED TO A TBD DATE IN FALL*** Philosophy Symposium-Drive-In — The Rougher Side of Humor: How Far is Too Far?
In this combo philosophy symposium-drive-in night we’ll explore and discuss some of comedy’s most beloved (and oft controversial) greats, focusing primarily on the work of Dave Chapelle. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER, Dr. J. Angelo Corlett, philosopher and humorist from San Diego, CA will facilitating discussion. Please join us on Thursday, April 2nd at Carroll College in the Student Center, Lower Level (CUBE) from 7pm-9pm! FREE to the public (18+ years old/mature audiences).
Philosophy Walk: Into the Wild with Muir & Pinchot
Please join us for our free July Merlin Meandering on Sunday, July 19th from 9am – 12pm. Featuring guest speaker and author John Clayton, this philosophy walk takes us into the wild with John Muir & Gifford Pinchot through a combination of storytelling, biography, and philosophy. Learn more & RSVP here!
Philosophy Walk: Leisure & Loafing
Our society has a complicated relationship with leisure, idleness, and rest. On this walk, we’ll explore some of the differences between these things, the historical contexts that have helped to shape our values about work and leisure, and much more! Please join us for our free Philosophy Walk on Sunday, June 7th from 10am – 1pm. Learn more here!
*NOTE: In order to practice safe social distancing measures, we will limit our walk to 10 people max and require registration.*
Philosophy Walk: Animism (*CANCELLED*)
In continued response to COVID-19, our Helena Philosophy Walk has been cancelled for this month. Please join our VIRTUAL/ZOOM Philosophy Workshop on Sunday, May 10th from 10am-12:30pm where we’ll be covering similar terrain. Learn more here!
Philosophy *ZOOM* Workshop: “Skepticism” in Indian & Tibetan Buddhism — Nāgārjuna
In this 2½-hour ZOOM workshop led by David Nowakowski, we’ll explore part two of skepticism in the east and west. In this session we’ll look at “skepticism” in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism via the work of Nāgārjuna. No background in philosophy is required to participate in this workshop. All ages welcome. FREE. $15-30 suggested donation. Learn more here!
Philosophy *ZOOM* Workshop: Greek Skepticism
In this 2½-hour ZOOM workshop led by David Nowakowski, we’ll explore skepticism in the east and west. This particular session will be focusing on Greek skepticism and Sextus Empiricus. No background in philosophy is required to participate in this workshop. All ages welcome. FREE. $15-30 suggested donation. Learn more & register here!
