A casual and friendly reading/discussion group. We are planning to read texts such as Plato, Kieregaard & Nietzsche.

… Come join us if you like open discussions with friendly people who like to read and discuss intellectually and spiritual challenging material. We meet in the inclusive, generous spirit of Ibn Arabi, and are not proponents of any one religion or world view.

I'd love book clubs if it wasn't for the reading. This club is about reading captivating articles of modest length, and then chatting about them over a drink. Articles can be about whatever we want: corruption, religion, Jesse Ventura, high school popularity, etc. We meet in Manhattan, usually in Union Square, the East Village or LES.

Think Hemingway and Stein going at it in Paris or the artists around the Algonquin Round Table. We're looking for deep discussions among artists about philosophy, politics, and, of course, art. If you are craving intellectual stimuli for your artistic work and for your soul, this is the group for you. The purpose of this group is to feed the soul. We may have themes some months, or free talks other months. We'lll explore some painters and musicians and writers and how they are relevant to our wo …

Are you tired of having nothing fun to do, no interesting intellectually engaging friends to hang out with, either working that same 9-5 and never taking time to smell the roses or just sitting at home on a perfectly good Friday night alone knowing perfectly well you should be out partaking in all life has to offer? Or is it the other way around, are you always on the go, always visiting cultural exhibits, participating in grassroots events and/or checking items off your ever growing "bucket lis …

salon: an informal gathering of artistic and intellectual leaders , ideally held under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine taste and increase knowledge of the participants through conversation. Join the Kogeto team for an informal evening of convivial conversation and libation for the NY Tech scene.

… Our future discussions can address both, diversity in our teams can lead to amazing things so invite anyone who is willing to add to the initial discussion Future meetings will involve delving into these challenges to find solutions.  We will need people from ALL WALKS of life, engineers, contractors, lawyers, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, inventors, financial professionals, manufacturers, etc.  Invite people who have an opinion but who are open minded and are known for good, out of the …

Immodest Proposals is a monthly discussion group for people fascinated by fringe ideas. Discussions center around an outlandish social idea made possible by modern technology and society. For example, past discussions have ranged from defining alternative culture for the 21st century to deciding how much government is too much. Immodest Proposals is also a group for the appreciation of good wine, beer, and food. We select venues with affordable, sustainable options and then arrange for our m …

… The first half of the meeting will be a general discussion of the central question. The second half (with a short break) will be a discussion of more specific aspects and questions about the topic. With some flexibility, we will be going around the table (with an option to 'pass') so that everyone has the opportunity to speak. There will also be open discussion as time allows. A basket will be passed at the end of each meeting and a 2$ contribution is suggested to defray Meetup.com fees and rela …

… And our template for discussion will be the free-form, "round-table". All members are equal, no matter your social station. The assigned text will serve to induce a direction and provide focus, yet thematic revelations are encouraged. I ask that members come prepared with passages or themes from the assigned reading(s) that they wish to discuss with the group so that each discussion will focus on that which grabbed us each with the greatest force. I welcome suggestive readings from the membershi …

Socrates Cafés are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the central theme of Socrates: that we learn more when we ask questions along with others. Learn more at http://www.philosopher.org/en/Socrates_Cafe.html. Rediscover the art of conversation and civilized inquiry. Come join us for great discussion. All are welcome; no philosophical background is necessary. Although we meet every …

This Meetup works like a book club, but our topics of discussion will be clips from TED (www.ted.com), Ideas Worth Spreading. During each Meetup, we'll watch a 20 minute TEDTalk and then spend the remaining 30-40 minutes in a spirited discussion about the ideas presented in the talk. Meetup is held on the First Wednesday of the month.

Emily Books brings people together online to write about our monthly book club picks, but a lot of us have never met. Let's change that! Once a month, we'll have a (verrrrrrry) informal book club meeting in a bar, where we'll talk about the book we're reading and whatever else.

FOR SINGLES OVER 40!! MOVIE FREAKS!! INDIES, FOREIGN, COMMERCIAL, ALL KIND OF MOVIES !! WE WILL HAVE DINNER OR BRUNCH, SOMETIMES WEEKENDS, SOMETIMES AFTER WORK!!! ITS FREE!! PAY YOUR OWN WAY, MEET GREAT PEOPLE, SEE GREAT MOVIES AND WE WILL GO TO GREAT AFFORDABLE RESTAURANTS!! MAKE FRIENDS, NETWORK, MAYBE ROMANCE!! YOU NEVER KNOW.. ...WE WILL DISCUSS ALL KINDS OF SUBJECTS DURING OUR MEALS, FROM POLITICS, TO MOVIES, TO THEATRE, OUR LIVES...ANY SUBJECT IS OPEN!! OPEN THE DOOR AND SEE WHAT'S IN STOR …

I have enjoyed the writing of T.S. Eliot for years and think it would be fun to meet with others to discuss his work. If you are interested in exploring his poetry with a group then this is for you!

… The group picks a topic, identifies articles or chooses a book and engages in a focused, in-depth discussion. Prague Spring’s strength comes from its members' diversity of ethnicity and careers as well as the spectrum of perspectives from conservative to liberal. Prague Spring welcomes anyone who can offer insight deeper than a TV sound bite, differ respectfully from their peers or simply enjoy an intelligent, informed debate. Our meetings types include: 1. Topic Discussions: These meetings typi …