June 2017 Philosophy Walk (How Our Values Shape Our Cities)

Our June philosophy walk was wonderful. Accompanied by superb weather, courtesy of mother nature, our group headed out at 9:30am from Reeder’s Alley for a fun journey around downtown Helena and discussion about philosophy, urban design & development, nature, architecture, place (what contributes to our “sense of place”), and values. …

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2017 Philosophy Symposium – “Vulnerable Humanity, Predictable Machines” (Part 2)

Co-directed by Merlin CCC (in conjunction with Tim Holmes, local and internationally-renowned artist, and Pastor Russ Danaher, ADA Coordinator, Montana Department of Corrections) and hosted by Carroll College,  “Vulnerable Humanity, Predictable Machines” (Part 2) was the second of three community events geared to initiate a public discussion about the human-technology…

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4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course (Feb-March 2017)

Our Feb-march 2017 4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course at Reeder’s Alley Interpretive & Convention Center is underway. Please find below a consolidated list of helpful resources (provided by the lovely Justin Whitaker).  We will keep this page live and active for all workshop participants (and community members).  Please feel free to…

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4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course (January 2017)

Our January 2017 4-Week Intensive Mindfulness Course at Reeder’s Alley Interpretive & Convention Center took place on Sundays Jan. 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 2017 from 2pm – 4pm. Please find below a consolidated list of helpful resources (provided by the lovely Justin Whitaker).  We will keep this page live…

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2016 Grief, Loss & Heartbreak Workshop

Our Grief, Loss & Heartbreak Workshop took place on Saturday, December 10th at the Reeder’s Alley Interpretive & Convention Center.  A unique 1-day gathering that incorporated elements of philosophy, psychology, yoga/stretching, mindfulness meditation, readings & poetry, the workshop served as an opportunity for individuals to navigate the grieving process in…

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2016 Philosophy Symposium – “Vulnerable Humanity, Predictable Machines” (Part 1)

Co-directed by Merlin CCC (in conjunction with Dr. Barry Ferst, Professor of Philosophy at Carroll College, and Tim Holmes, internationally-renowned artist) and hosted by Carroll College,  “Vulnerable Humanity, Predictable Machines” was the first of three community events geared to initiate a public discussion about the human-technology relationship and the promises…

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October 2016 Halloween-Themed Little Philosopher’s Walk (Imagination & Storytelling)

In addition to enjoying a stunning Fall day (thank you Mother Nature!), we had a blast exploring the terrain and talking about imagination & storytelling on our Halloween-Themed Philosophy Walk for Kids!  Thank you so much to the amazing group of kids (and adults) who participated in the meandering and…

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October 2016 Philosophy Drive-In

Our October Philosophy Drive-In was a blast!  Our awesome group of philosophy & movie-lovers enjoyed tasty movie snacks and the 2009 historical drama Agora — a film centered around the famous female astronomer, philosophy and mathematics professor Hypatia of Alexandria during the decline of Greco-Roman polytheism & the Christianization of…

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