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Mission Statement —
To create a positive impact on our shared world, our mission is to provide a community that values and promotes a freethinking life unencumbered by the biases of tradition, dogma, and authority and that encourages people to live a reason and evidence-based life characterized by close fellowship, ethical contemplation, critical thinking, community service, and the appreciation of scientific knowledge and understanding of the universe and our place in it.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- FOF Philosophy ClubCarrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey, Carrollton, TX
# The Library has approved our use of their conference room on December 7th.
What: FOF Philosophy Discussion Group
Where: Carrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey
4220 N Josey Ln · Carrollton, TXThis month Victor will discuss his study of Buddhism.
Note about our group:
We approach topics in a "spirit of learning"; we should be humble (we do not know everything) and eager to learn.
There is no party line to adhere to. Disagreement is encouraged so long as it is civil.
There will be people of various backgrounds in philosophy — you do not need to be an expert in philosophy to be in the group. If a topic is new to you, here are some excellent resources, if you are interested:
- Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia)
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (http://plato.stanford.edu/)
- Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (http://www.iep.utm.edu/)
- The Oxford Companion to Philosophy (http://amazon.com/o/ASIN/0199264791/ref=nosim/fellooffreetd-20)
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- Frisco Star Party!!!Frisco Commons Park, Frisco, TX
Please note that this event is in partnership with the Texas Astronomical Society.
Join us at Frisco Commons Park for a night of star gazing. Check back here or visit/join our Facebook group for updates including cancellation for weather.
This event is free and family friendly.
Fall and winter nights can be cold. Consult the forecast and dress for about 10º below that because it can get very cold when you are just standing around on cold pavement. Good shoes, a hat, ear coverings, and layers are your best bet. You can always take off what's not needed.
There are public restrooms at this location.
If you have a telescope and would like to bring it out with you, the more the merrier. If you are wanting assistance in working with your telescope, our volunteers will do their best to help. However, depending on crowd size, this is not always possible. The warmer the weather, the more crowded the park.
BTW this is only a stargazing party - no food or drink required.
Click on the Google Map to get more information about the park’s location. You can also use your smart phone map app to get directions to Frisco Commons Park. Both Google Maps and Apple Maps have the park in their database. The volunteer telescope operators will be set up at the “compass rose” between the circle drive and the large pavilion to the north. Parking is to the right as you enter the park.
