What we’re about
P&G is more than just a group of people. It is a community. A community of philosophers, thinkers, book readers, paper readers, and folks that ask the foundational questions. What is the meaning of life? How do we know what we know? What makes us human? These are some of the questions that P&G members explore together through lively discussions and debates. But P&G is not only about intellectual pursuits. It is also a community of thoughtful people coming together to hike, and hangout. Whether it's enjoying the beauty of nature, sharing a meal, or playing games, P&G members bond over their common interests and values. P&G is a community where you can find friends who challenge you to grow and support you along the way.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Medieval Civilization: Millennia in Microcosm Week 154Link visible for attendees
Join us for a rich and challenging exploration of Kenneth Smith’s reflections on the tragic roots of sin and its spiritual misinterpretation. In this session, we’ll trace how early Christianity reimagined reality not as grounded in Nature, but in Spirit—a cohesive, unifying force whose instrument is love. Smith draws a striking connection between the Christian idea of sin and the Greek tragic concept of hamartia, a fatal misjudgment or failure to see what is essential. Far from mere wrongdoing, sin here becomes a metaphysical blindness—a turning away from spiritual clarity and wholeness. Through this lens, we’ll explore how both individuals and cultures can miss the mark in ways that unravel their moral integrity from within. This is not a sermon, but a philosophical reckoning with what it means to see clearly—and what’s at stake when we don’t.
C: Selfless Love and The Encompassing https://kennethsmithphilosophy.com/end07.php - ONLINE / ENGLISH: Humanism, Part 4Link visible for attendees
This is the Monday night meeting for Orlando Stoics. It's online.
Humanism is a philosophical outlook that centers on the value, potential, and agency of human beings, viewing them as the foundation for a meaningful existence. Our series will start with the history of Humanism and then discuss various ideas and concepts.
SCHEDULE
7-07-2025 Part 1 - History
Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanism#History
7-14-2025 Part 2 - Varieties & Philosophy
Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanism#Varieties_of_humanism
7-21-2025 Skipped Meeting (Dan is traveling)
7-28-2025 Part 3 - Humanistic Buddhism (Dan's in Copenhagen)
**AHA Article: https://americanhumanist.org/paths/buddhism/**
**Fo Guang Shan Article: https://slife.org/humanistic-buddhism/**
8-04-2025 Part 4 - Humanism & Hinduism (Dan is back in Orlando)
Reading TBD
8-11-2025 Part 5 - Humanism in the Workplace
Reading will be Dan's co-authored paper (should be published by then)
TIMEZONES
Meeting time (USA):
7:00PM Eastern
6:00PM Central
5:00PM Mountain
4:00PM Pacific
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ZOOM LINK
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Our group enjoys open-minded, respectful conversations on Stoicism and how it relates to science, culture, philosophy, other belief systems, and even pop culture (books and movies). Sometimes "we agree to disagree", but the long-term goal is to improve our minds via group discussions.
In general, Stoicism teaches us how to handle difficult people and events, how to avoid anger and worry, and overall to use moderation in all aspects of our lives.
This meeting is free and open to the public. - Jonathan Schaffer | The Priority of the Whole, and into the FormalismLink visible for attendees
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WARNING:
We'll have a review of the paper so far at the beginning of the meeting. New to the paper? It's ok. I got you. A little warning: It is full of philosophical jargans, and crazy technical. If you are into that sort of thing, be my guest.
ABOUT:
Is the universe built from the bottom up, or is the whole damn thing more than the sum of its parts?
This week we dive into Jonathan Schaffer’s bold claim that the cosmos—the entire universe—is the one and only fundamental thing. Forget atoms, particles, and Lego-block metaphysics. Schaffer says all the little stuff is just dependent noise dangling from the real deal: the whole. This view, called monism, flips the usual script in metaphysics.
We'll explore:- Why Schaffer thinks parts are overrated
- How quantum entanglement supports monism
- Whether emergence works one way only
- And what it means if the universe is one big inseparable unit
Come ready to challenge your assumptions. Are you a partist or a wholist? Let’s find out.
No prior knowledge required, but bring your curiosity and passion.
