Looking for a "reason based" community?  Sick of the sad state of science education and the gullibility of the average person? Since 2008 our members have been making friends, learning, challenging and being challenged with people who like to examine commonly held ideas and beliefs with a scientific eye. Take a break from those who forward dubious alarmist emails or buy into the latest panacea, religious idea, scam or utopian vision based on "truthiness" alone. Hang out for a laugh, write an act …

We are a group of Atheists, Agnostics, Secularists, and Humanists. We advocate science, reason, and fun. Our group is full of intellectual freethinkers that are open to an array of different topics. We have discussions, movie nights, board game nights, museum tours, dinner nights, and more. Some events that we have had in the past include: a debate on the existence of God with Dan Barker, we've hosted a spaghetti dinner party with JT Eberhard, a trip to Reason Rally, A Trip to Skepticon V, NASA …

Come join other local amateur philosophers the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm as we explore the answers to life’s most profound questions at The Thinkers’ Club. Modeled on the Socrates Café concept, the Thinkers’ Club is a reading and discussion group intended to provide a fun, non-judgmental forum to discuss and debate philosophical topics with other critical thinkers. The group will read primary and secondary sources in the history of philosophy as well as in fiction, history, poli …

Eastern Ohio Freethinkers We have formed this group as a result of several years of monthly traveling to Akron, Cleveland and Mansfield to meet with fellow freethinkers and humanists. We know there are people in the Tuscarawas valley with a rationalist outlook. We know those people would welcome a chance to get together with friends to discuss the events of today. We know that even in todays internet society there is a huge need for friendships and casual conversations face to face. Since the t …

Here all are welcome who value an intellectually stimulating interaction and opportunity to share the knowledge and wisdom you may already have and feel others deserve to know. Otherwise, are welcome to attend who desire to acquire new and inspiring insights to take your personal development to a new level. Do you feel that you have all the knowledge in the world? Do you feel like people can learn from each other? If you answered either yes or no to the above questions you may have something to …

The Ohio Objectivist Society (OOS) is open to anyone interested in Ayn Rand and her philosophy of Objectivism. The goals of this group are to provide a friendly and thoughtful environment for rational individuals to discuss Ayn Rand, Objectivist thought, current events, and more. Individuals from all backgrounds and knowledge levels are welcome to join (it is not necessary to have read Ayn Rand's books to have a rational, active mind). Please navigate to the About page (http://aynrand.meetup.c …

We are a group that meets on a local level at various locations, to discuss Current events, and what, if anything, we can do on a local level. Educating each other with respect is the primary objective. Information and Knowledge are powerful things.

As the name suggests, this group will serve as a forum for discussing political and economic philosophy. The intention is foster civil debate about the nature of government, individual liberty, and socio-economic ethics in worldwide political discourse. The meet-ups will be comprised of two types : social & intellectual meet-ups. The social meet-ups  will consist of casual  discussion (usually breaking off into separate sub-discussions) of non-specific topics. Intellectual meet-ups will consist …

Are you looking to improve your Human Interaction and Public Speaking skills? Inspired by teachings and principles taught by Dale Carnegie, the purpose of this group is to give a platform to individuals in NorthEast Ohio to practice regular speeches and share new ideas and resources with a group of similar minded individuals. Whether you are scared to death of public speaking and human interaction or a seasoned professional, you are welcome to this group! This group is built on the philosophy th …