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Roots of SN, Part 3: Evolution and the Way to Live

March 16, 2014February 4, 2014 by B. T. Newberg

Ancient thinkers derived values from their understanding of the facts. What values can we derive from the facts as we know them today?…

Categories Free Tags darwin, evolution, naturalism, naturalistic fallacy, science and religion Leave a comment

Ancient Philosophy Meets Darwin: Can Science Offer a Way of Life?

October 1, 2013 by B. T. Newberg

In the age of Darwin, what do we still have to learn from philosophers like Socrates or the Buddha?…

Categories Free Tags buddha, darwin, epicurus, freedom, philosophy, spiritual naturalism 1 Comment
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Working Ritual with the Center, Pt 1

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Darwin Day – February 12th

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