The Moral Dimensions of Homelessness: Special Topic Philosophy Discussions

In light of the rise in concern about homelessness in Helena, we are dedicating our August and September Think & Drink sessions [as well as our September Think & Drink (squared) session] to discuss the moral dimensions of homelessness.

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Merlin Receives $500 Grant from Helena Exchange Club for their Philosophy in the Community for Kids Programs

We are thrilled to announce that our organization has received a GRANT for the second year in a row from the HELENA EXCHANGE CLUB! Thank you so much, HEC, for believing in our vision and awarding us $500 for our Philosophy in the Community Program(s) for youth, teens, and children.

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Humanities Montana: Merlin Featured in July Newsletter

We are very honored to have been selected as a grant recipient by Humanities Montana for our 2018-2019 Philosophy Symposium-Walk Series “The Environment, Ethics & Stewardship.” Humanities Montana is an independent, nonprofit affiliate organization of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that provides support for educational and cultural public…

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Merlin Receives $5,000 Grant from Humanities Montana for their 2018-2019 Philosophy Symposium-Walk Series

We are beyond elated to announce that our organization has been awarded a $5,000 grant for our 2018-2019 Philosophy Symposium-Walk Series “The Environment, Ethics & Conservation Stewardship” from Humanities Montana.

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Helena Civic Television: Merlin on Philosophy in the Community

We are so grateful to Stephen Maly & the crew at Helena Civic Television (HCTV) for inviting us into their studio to talk about philosophy in the community! This video highlights our time together, some of the things our organization does in the community, and things on the near horizon…

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2018 Reeder’s Alley Block Party Community Fundraiser Event

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Merlin Selected for NEH Summer Institute Philosophy Workshop

Philosophy as a “way of life” is integral to what we do as an organization. Philosophy is not meant to be closed away in some book but, rather, to be lived! To have been selected to participate in the National Endowment for Humanities Summer Institute “Reviving Philosophy as a Way of Life” is such an honor! We are so excited for the opportunity!

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2018 Community Night at The Windbag

Our Community Night at The Windbag on March 6th was a hit and so much fun! Thank you to our volunteers, donors & community members for coming out, to Dan Henry for providing the great tunes, and to the Windbag for so generously donating 20% of your proceeds from the night to our organization!

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