Philosophy & Ethics
Explore timeless questions through structured dialogue and collaborative inquiry.
The Philosophy & Ethics Circle is our flagship discussion group. We gather to examine the foundational questions of human existence: What is a good life? How should we treat one another? What can we know for certain?
Each session focuses on a theme — drawn from ancient wisdom or contemporary debate — and unfolds through a mix of short readings, Socratic questioning, and open dialogue. No background in academic philosophy is required; only genuine curiosity.
What We Explore
Stoicism & Resilience
Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and practical calm in turbulent times.
Ethics of AI
Bias, autonomy, and what we owe to the machines we build.
Existentialism
Sartre, Beauvoir, Camus — freedom, responsibility, and the absurd.
Political Philosophy
Justice, liberty, and the social contract from Plato to Rawls.
Suggested Reading
- Meditations — Marcus Aurelius
- The Republic — Plato (selections)
- The Second Sex — Simone de Beauvoir (selections)
- Justice — Michael Sandel
Ready to start?
Ask Philo to explore a philosophical dilemma with you.