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The Society of Philosophers in America (SOPHIA) is an educational nonprofit membership and chapter organization dedicated to building communities of philosophical conversation. We are made up of people from within and beyond the academy, people who are interested in deep, meaningful dialogue, and who aim to enrich public discourse and civility.

For more information about us, visit our About page, and check out our Membership page for some reasons why you should join us. You can also connect with us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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This calendar lists the upcoming events that our local chapters are organizing. For information on each event's time and location, click on the entry in the list below. The calendars listed here are aggregated from the various groups' MeetUp.com profiles. If you'd like to choose which chapters' events you see, click on the dropdown menu arrow at the top right of this calendar and select or de-select the calendars you would like to see or remove from view.

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Pretty cool tshirts! Thanks, @wrfl881! Pretty cool tshirts! Thanks, @wrfl881!
Loving this embroidered SOPHIA cap. #NotBad Loving this embroidered SOPHIA cap. #NotBad
ETW got sucked into an ad on social media for a ch ETW got sucked into an ad on social media for a cheap deal to try out this embroidery company. Definitely the #NavyBlue... As the gray didn't work like in the estimate photo. Love the #navy, though.
Episode 84 of Philosophy Bakes Bread is now out, f Episode 84 of Philosophy Bakes Bread is now out, featuring Dr. Patricia Shields, on Feminism & Peace: Jane Addams's Legacy.
Thanks to Daniel Brunson for the pic! @alcashio @e Thanks to Daniel Brunson for the pic! @alcashio @etweber
A SOPHIA inspired gathering, proving that philosop A SOPHIA inspired gathering, proving that philosophers have fun, drinking liquid bread. @tofusquirrel89 @alcashio @bam0913 @etweber taking photo
Daniel Brunson, rejecting the "savage" part, enlig Daniel Brunson, rejecting the "savage" part, enlightens us about George Santayana's fuller insights relevant to place and history for philosophy. @apa_centraldivision @apaphilosophy
SOPHIA is excited to be sending out four grant pac SOPHIA is excited to be sending out four grant packets today for new chapters that put together strong proposals. #Congrats!
Working even on New Year's Eve to get our final ep Working even on New Year's Eve to get our final episode for 2018 released in the podcast. With @erintarver on #sports fandom. #Feminism #Philosophy #Fun
Episode 78 of Philosophy Bakes Bread is finally ou Episode 78 of Philosophy Bakes Bread is finally out, with Tadd Ruetenik on 'Demons & Other Unusual Mental States.' To listen, head to our Website & subscribe to the show!
This year, SOPHIA began accepting chapter seed gra This year, SOPHIA began accepting chapter seed grants on a rolling basis. For info, head to our site (see profile) and search for "grants"! Up to $600.
Rerunning Ep16 on Disability and American Philosop Rerunning Ep16 on Disability and American Philosophy. @wrfl881 @ukcollegeofed @universityofky @kyhumanities @kentuckycom
Photos from Cashio and Weber's trip down the Upper Photos from Cashio and Weber's trip down the Upper West Branch of the Penibscot River with @apeironexpeditions, @thatweirdguyben, & Seth Walton. Visit our Website (see profile) for PBB's episode from the trip and more photos.
Thanks to @nancyamchugh for sharing this photo of Thanks to @nancyamchugh for sharing this photo of a PBB sticker at @wittenberguniversity! #Awesome
Met great new people at tonight's meeting of the L Met great new people at tonight's meeting of the Lexington SOPHIA Chapter, talking about "Clutter."
Great philosopher hands emphasizing a fine point b Great philosopher hands emphasizing a fine point by @carolineannb :)
Enjoying a fun example of attachment to clutter, f Enjoying a fun example of attachment to clutter, from Brooke Nowicki at the Lexington SOPHIA chapter meeting tonight.
Don't miss our most downloaded episode of Philosop Don't miss our most downloaded episode of Philosophy Bakes Bread(.com), ep32 with Dr. Tommy Curry, on the Public Philosopher & the Gadfly
SOPHIA is proud to partner with KBLU LP Logan 92.3 SOPHIA is proud to partner with KBLU LP Logan 92.3 FM @aggieradio, syndicating Philosophy Bakes Bread(.com). How #awesome is that? (Hint: Very).
Chairman of SOPHIA's Board of Trustees Dr. John La Chairman of SOPHIA's Board of Trustees Dr. John Lachs talking about ethics at the end of life in 2009 .
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If you believe in SOPHIA's mission and would like to support its advancement, visit our DONATE page for information on ways to give.

SOPHIA is an incorporated nonprofit, so your charitable donations are tax deductible.

THANK YOU to our Sustaining Members!

Photo of a hand-written thank you note.SOPHIA has benefited greatly from grant support from:
The American Philosophical Association
The Mississippi Humanities Council
The University of Mississippi

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California State University Bakersfield
Emory University
Fitchburg State University
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New York University
Northern Arizona University
Pacific Lutheran University
Pennsylvania State University
The Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization
The Potomac Institute
Southern Illinois University
State University of New York at Buffalo
The University of Delhi's Kamala Nehru College
The University of Kentucky
The University of Mississippi
The University of New Mexico
The University of Oregon
Vanderbilt University
Westfield State University
Yale University

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