What we’re about
Why are we here? Why is there something, rather than nothing? What is the nature of consciousness? What is the meaning of life?
These questions have perplexed us for ages. Some people believe they have the answers. Others believe that the questions are fundamentally unanswerable. Either way, taking these kinds of questions seriously can enrich our lives.
Welcome to The Examined Life meetup group in South Jersey! We're a community of individuals interested in exploring the realms of philosophy, psychology, spirituality, personal development, humanism and science. Our goal is not so much to debate the absolute truth of these topics (although we may), but to find the elements of truth in each that encourage us to lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives. Inspiration and wisdom come from many sources!
Socrates famously said "The unexamined life is not worth living" -- So let's examine it!! Our discussions will cover a wide range of subjects, including:
- Ancient Greek Philosophy & Stoicism
- Buddhism & Eastern Philosophy
- Spirituality & Spiritual Awakening
- The Nature of Existence
- The Nature of Consciousness
- Existentialism, Absurdism & Nihilism
- Meditation & Mindfulness
- Psychology, Psychotherapies & Self-Help
- Spiral Dynamics & Metamodernism
If you want to share your passion for any of these topics, or desire to learn more about them, please join our group. If you believe that you have the answers, that’s great too, we only ask that you keep an open mind and respect the views of others.
