Ethical Society of Philadelphia
Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia
1906 South Rittenhouse Square, (215) 735-3456, office@phillyethics.org
Welcome!

As Leader of the Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia, I welcome you to our website!  I invite you to explore it to find out about our programs, community, and historic building on the southwest corner of Rittenhouse Square.  Ethical Humanism, a humanist, religious and educational movement, has nurtured religious humanism and contributed to progressive causes for well over a century.  Founded in 1885 as the Philadelphia Ethical Society, we are a member of the American Ethical Union. Our local organization offers a place where we partner with groups that share our values, such as Amnesty International and Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.

At the heart of the Ethical Society is our Sunday morning program that offers inspiration to help us live closer to our ethical ideals.  Only by visiting and getting to know us can you see how we try to honor the worth of every individual, nurture human relationships and ethical community, and build social justice.

Join us in community, or contact me individually:
LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org
or 301-580-1481

Sincerely, Hugh Taft-Morales
Leader, Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia

Leader Hugh Taft-Morales

 
What's New

Recent platforms:

Click >>> Six videos of platforms added to the Library

EHSoP's May Newsletter

The May issue of our newsletter Ethical Views is now online. Read it for a brief description of our schedule of 11:00 AM Sunday programs. Also in this issue:
  • EHSoP President Jeffrey Dubb consders whether we still need a widely popular champion for ethical humanism; and
  • EHSoP Ethical Action Chairperson Kate Esposito reports about the Southern Poverty Law Center, our nominee for the American Ethical Union's social action award, which was chosen to be honored at this years' Assembly convention; and
  • EHSoP Education Committee Chairperson Betsy Lightbourn gives us a look back in history to Jennie Fels, who was so important to our being on Rittenhouse Square and having Camp Linden; and
  • the truth in words and pictures of our 2013 Darwin Day celebration, by EHSoP member Steve Bremner.
Click here to download this newsletter.
(Adobe Acrobat required).

Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Sunday, May 5 at 7:00 PM

EHSoP Leader hosts this session for member and visitors ask questions and share discussion about ethical humanism.
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The Constitution at Work: Reproductive Rights
Monday, May 6 at 7:00 PM

This Monday evening’s final installment of the Constitution at Work is particularly special as we have three legal scholars as our guests.
For more detail, click here

Democracy on Trial: Economic Moral Philosophy
Sunday, May 19, 2:00 PM

This "Social Evolution"-themed meetup will explore how economic systems and issues impact a society's potential for long-term success and well-being.
For more detail, click here

Dates to remember

Wednesday, May 1
Education Committee, meeting, 6:30 PM
Ethical Action Committee, meeting, 7:45 PM

Thursday, May 2
Deadline for submissions for the 2013 Play Contest, 11:59 PM

Sunday, May 5
Pro-Choice and Pro-Life, platform, 11:00 AM
Introduction to Ethical Humanism, class, 7:00 PM

Monday, May 6
Constitution at Work: Reproductive Rights, forum, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 8
Finance Committee, meeting, 6:30 PM
Communications (Outreach) Subcommittee, meeting, 7:45 PM

Sunday, May 12
Abortion Before Roe v. Wade, platform, 11:00 AM

Tuesday, May 14
Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, meeting, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 15
Board of Trustees, meeting, 6:30 PM

Sunday, May 19
Friendship, platform, 11:00 AM
Annual Members' Meeting, 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Democracy on Trial: Economic Moral Philosophy, forum, 2:00 PM

Wednesday, May 22
Camp Linden Committee, meeting, 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 23
Amnesty International, meeting, 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 28
Ethical Challenges of Biotechnology, platform, 11:00 AM

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