Interested in re-examining fundamental concepts concerning faith and religion? If so, then welcome to the Philosophical Sunday School Meetup. This group concerns itself with the study of religion, and other matters of faith, from a philosophical perspective.  Philosophical here means that our primary concern will be asking questions, our secondary concern will be trying to understand our questions, our tertiary concern will be seeing what types of conclusions can draw, and if we are incredi …

Art Appreciation is the understanding of the timeless qualities that characterise all great art. So too is philosophy concerned with universality and truth. What is your relationship to art? Why is art meaningful to you? This group explores the great world of art, aesthetic experience, and its relation to philosophy.  We will be looking at all types of media from painting to music, poetry and film.   Also see these other philosophy groups in Chicago: Greek Philosophy: http://www.meetup.com/ …

The WSSF focuses on the writings and theological insights of Emmanuel Swedenborg, an 18th century Christian mystic. Swedenborg wrote extensively about the esoteric meanings “hidden” within the biblical text, his personal communications with angels and spirits, and explanations of specific Christian doctrines such as the Trinity, the Hypostatic Union, and Divine Providence. Although Swedenborg himself is relatively obscure, his ideas have had wide-ranging impact and his influence on both traditio …