The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, June 19 th from 10:00 am until 12 noon. Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about - knowledge, truth, reality, reason, ethics, and government. NO prior knowledge of philosophy is needed to participate. To obtain a list of books we have read, have questions, or … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
In recognition of Arab American month, we read the lyrical debut novel by Syrian American author Zeyn Joukhadar, The Map of Salt and Stars, 2018. The novel has won awards in the categories of youth literature, historical fiction, and short-listed for adventure writing. Share your thoughts with us as we discuss the book on Monday, June 24, … Continue reading BIPOC Book Group Discussion of The Map of Salt and Stars (Online)
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online Wednesday, July 17 from 10:00 am until 12 noon. Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about - knowledge, truth, reality, reason, ethics, and government. NO prior knowledge of philosophy is needed to participate. To obtain a list of books we have read, … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group meets online this Wednesday, July 24, from 10:00 am to 12 noon. Come visit us! Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about - knowledge, truth, reality, reason, ethics, and government. NO prior knowledge of philosophy is needed to participate. To obtain a list of … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
Discussion of Jhumpa Lahiri's The Interpreter of Maladies. In 1999, Bengali/Indian immigrant American Jhumpa Lahiri published her first book of short stories, The Interpreter of Maladies (198 pages). While she did not plan to write about culture clashes, she wrote about her experiences reconciling her dual American-Indian identities. Join us for an online discussion of the book … Continue reading BIPOC Book Group Discussion (Online)
All are welcome to join in, whether just for one week or for many! The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group next meets online on Wednesday, July 31 from 10:00 am until 12 noon. Jose M. Sainz will facilitate a discussion on the importance of language in the development of humans, and how language came to be. … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
The UUSS LGBTQ group will have its next meeting on August 16th from 7 to 8:30pm in the fireplace room. We will be discussing identity and what that means to you. Please bring an object that tells us something about you. If you have any questions or would like to attend via zoom, please contact … Continue reading UUSS LGBTQ Group
On August 26th we'll gather on Zoom to discuss the book Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow (2022; 401 pages) is the fifth novel by American author Gabrielle Zevin (of Eastern European Jewish and Korean heritage). It follows the relationship between three friends who begin a successful video game company together. … Continue reading BIPOC Book Group Discussion (Online)
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online on Wednesday, August 28th from 10:00 am until 12 noon. Julie Lomoe will facilitate a discussion on the state of modern poetry, including the very active scene in the Capital Region and the Hudson Valley. NO prior knowledge of philosophy is needed to participate. Books we have read over … Continue reading Philosophy Discussion Group
The UU Schenectady Philosophy Group NEXT meets online Wednesday, September 4th from 10:00 am until 12 noon. Books we have read delve into the ideas and the written word about - knowledge, truth, reality, reason, ethics, and government. NO prior knowledge of philosophy is needed to participate. To obtain a list of books we have read, have … Continue reading Philosophy Group Discussion
