One of the primary ways Merlin brings value to the Helena community is by offering unique opportunities that pull diverse folks together to talk about stuff that otherwise wouldn’t be talked about. As an urban-design geek, a rare species hereabouts, I really appreciated the chance to lead a philosophy walk for Merlin last year. I found the experience to be positive in almost every way and I want to see more such events, regardless of the topics discussed.
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Our first philosophy walk of the year is coming up! Please join us on Sunday, March 3rd (10am-1pm) at Ten Mile Creek Park trail for a discussion about current & future environmental and conservation challenges. Special guest speakers Thomas Baumeister, Mark Smillie, and Tyrrell Hibbard. Learn more and reserve your spots here!
Please join us on Thursday, March 14th (6:30pm-9:45pm) for part 3 of our philosophy symposium series on the environment, ethics & stewardship. Learn more here!
We are thrilled to announce our 2019 Merlin Student Scholar, Henry Kramer. A student at the University of Montana, Missoula, working toward an MA in Environmental Ethics and an MA in Literature, Henry will be developing, conducting & co-leading several philosophy in the community projects related to the human-nature relationship, eco-phenomenology, and the phenomenology of imagination & story in the Summer and Fall of 2019. Learn more about Henry here!
Highlights
We had a great time at the first of our Merlin Mini-Drive-Ins. Primed by TED Talks films by David Chalmers and Anil K. Seth, our group explored the science and philosophy of consciousness. Watch the films, check out photos & access resources here!
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Reeder’s Alley Block Party
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.
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Philosophy Walk (Part 3 of 3 – Fall Series)
March 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm -
Philosophy Think & Drink
March 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -
Philosophy Symposium: “The Environment, Ethics & Stewardship” (Part 3)
March 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:45 pm -
Philosophy Mini-Drive-In
March 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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