16 Meetup Groups match “Critical Thinking” near Prescott, AZ
So much of modern society is built upon a house of cards, made up of faulty assumptions and poor reasoning skills. In some ways it seems that society encourages this cycle, even feeds it with additional layers of conditioning, fear, inadequacy, and prejudice. Many seek refuge in religion, only to discover a new layer of the same elements - more control, domination, and poor reasoning. Some leave religion and seek truth in less organized groups like the New Age movement, only to find the same tra …
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Learn how to apply – to your life or business – the foundational principles of Napoleon Hill’s number one selling book, “Think and Grow Rich.”
This is a group for people in Phoenix or nearby who are interested in making new friends interested in freewheeling but focused intellectual discussion. I've just moved back to Phoenix, and I would really like to make new friends with serious intellectual interests. My plan is to have a serious topic for each discussion and to focus our talk on rational exchange. Members should be BOTH interested in making new friends and in having their current ideas stretched and challenged. If you're a new ar …
This group is mainly to get like-minded individuals connected and together to socialize. As Atheists/Agnostics/Humanists/Freeth
inkers are the minority in almost all regions of America, this is an attempt to reach out to those in the greater Phoenix area offering a chance to meet others, to discuss positive activism in the community and politics and build a network of thinking, rational people. We'd like this to be a safe landing spot for those who may have just left a religious group and are lo …
Come enjoy food, drinks, and good ol' fashioned conversation with others who reject pseudoscience and superstition. Not sure if you're a skeptic? Read this short summary of skepticism by Brian Dunning: http://skeptoid.com/skeptic.php Still in? See you at the pub!
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc., is an educational group working for the separation of state and church. Its purposes, as stated in its bylaws, are to promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church, and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism. Incorporated in 1978 in Wisconsin, the Foundation is a national membership association of freethinkers: atheists, agnostics and skeptics of any pedigree. The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organizat …
Have you let go or are letting go of your faith and want someone to talk with about it? If you are one of the many people who have determined that religion no longer has a place in their life, but are still dealing with the after-effects in some way or another, Recovering From Religion (RR) may be just the right spot for you. Many people come to a point that they no longer accept the supernatural explanations for the world around them, or they realize just how much conflict religious belief crea …
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Welcome to the group Courage to Change in Mesa, Arizona a self-improvement group for women only. This group is based on the Oprah's series - Live Your Best Life; however, does it not take courage to live your best life? Courage to Change is all about personal growth and connecting with others in order to put our best foot forward. In order to join, you need to be compassionate and non-judgmental toward others who may have different beliefs from your own -- whether it be about religion, race, pol …
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Physical immortality may be possible within the next 20 years. You can be like most people and get old, get sick and die, or you can choose to take an active role and have a small chance for immortality (immortality will not be available to the masses). CHOOSE and ACT
HSGP is a warm and welcoming community of humanists, atheists, agnostics, free-thinkers, and non-theists of all stripes. The group aims to enrich the lives of any who join us through explorations in science, philosophy, history, and the arts. We are primarily an educational organization, providing bi-monthly lectures by experts in various fields; opportunities for intellectual intercourse over films, books, arts, and specific discussion topics; and social events such as game nights, potlucks, an …
TITANIA is an Ethical association dedicated to promoting Peace, Love, Creativity and Personal Evolution in thriving society. The TITANIAN organization model is a new kind of international institution that is non-hierarchic and rigorously non-bureaucratic in both its structure and decision-making processes. The Titanian organization is based on voluntary interaction between individuals, yet it is at the same time organized. As of the early 20th century AD and most of recorded human history, socie …
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Welcome to Inquiring Minds, a Meetup for thinkers who love to investigate topics such as: Physical Health; Mental Health; Love and Relationships; Spirituality and Religion; Identifying and Overcoming Addictions; and more.We are seekers of truth and information that is helpful to us and those we care about. The Meetups are held at my home located near 48th Street and Baseline in Phoenix. Each Meetup will be limited to six people in addition to myself due mostly to limited space, but also to crea …
The Red Hand Book Club, as a project of the Council Advocating an Indigenous Manifesto, is dedicated to increasing Indigenous Peoples' knowledge of the impacts of colonization and decolonization. The group will read a variety of literary, philosophical and theoretical texts to enter and sustain a process of recovering and rediscovering their indigeneity.
Science cafés are live—and lively—events that take place in casual settings such as pubs and coffeehouses, are open to everyone, and feature an engaging conversation with a scientist about a particular topic.
Breakups hurt. There's no question about it. Experiencing a romantic breakup can be one of the most devastating and depressing emotional experiences you could ever endure. This group is dedicated to both men and women who have experienced pain or frustration in a previous or current relationship, along with people currently going through a separation and painful ending of a serious long-term relationship. It's also for people who have already separated, or broken up, and want their ex BACK. Most …
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The Old Town Scottsdale Optimist Club is now one year old! BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN KIDS is our motto & we welcome new members who want to volunteer & help raise funds to help local children! Optimist International is an association of more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids." Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Opt …
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