Ethical Humanist Society of Rochester

03/27/2024

EHSR April Meeting

The topic for this month's meeting was inspired by an article in the New York Times, "Should Patients Be Allowed to Die from Anorexia?" (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/magazine/palliative-psychiatry.html) Our discussion leaders Dr. Richard Kreipe and Dean Amy Campbell. Dr. Kreipe is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester. Dean Campbell is the inaugural Associate Dean for Law & Health Sciences, and Professor of Law at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (www.law.uic.edu/profiles/campbell-amy/). They will discuss an interdisciplinary, life-affirming approach to the treatment of eating disorders.

April Meeting details
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm
Zoom Link: https://rochester.zoom.us/j/9425359643
RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/4ezs9ruy

Will you be joining us on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 7:00pm for our meeting at which we will discuss anorexia treatment with Richard Keeipe and Amy Campbell?

09/05/2023

Joining us for our monthly meeting on September 6th at 7:30 PM ET is University of Rochester professor Harry Reis. Harry will be talking about friendship and the fundamental role it plays in our lives. We will explore what our obligations are to our friends, why some friendships last, and others don’t, and much more. To learn more about Harry and to RSVP for what will be a fascinating discussion, click on the link below.

http://vh9d.2.vu/8x

07/10/2023

Joining us for our next meeting on July 12th at 7:00 PM ET is special guest, Kit Miller. Kit will be speaking about “Nonviolent Communication”, an approach to communication that is based on the general principles of nonviolence which are intended to increase empathy and improve quality of life. Click on the link below to learn more about Kit and to RSVP. See you there!

http://vh9d.2.vu/84

06/06/2023

Joining us on June 7th at 7 PM ET is special guest, Jonathan Reider. Jonathan is a professor of sociology at Barnard College and Columbia University. He is also no stranger to controversy, finding himself in the middle of ethical debates surrounding academic freedom, racial sensitivity, and campus politics. Interested in hearing John’s opinions and sharing your own? Then click on the link below to learn more and RSVP. We hope to see you there.

http://vh9d.2.vu/7t

05/01/2023

Join us on May 3rd at 7pm ET to discuss the interesting and complex concept of forgiveness. Interested? Click on the link below to learn more and RSVP!

http://vh9d.2.vu/72

04/06/2023

Is honesty really the best policy? Join us on April 12th at 7pm ET to discuss the ethics of this virtue and other relevant topics such as “white lies” and dishonesty. Click on the link below to learn more and RSVP. See you there!

http://vh9d.2.vu/6t

01/28/2023

Please join us for another fascinating conversation on medical ethics, this time with special guest, Margie Shaw, on February 1st at 7pm ET. Margie is an Associate Professor and Director at the UR Medicine. She will lead a discussion on ethical decision-making in challenging cases. Click on the link below to learn more and don't forget to RSVP!

http://vh9d.2.vu/5k

12/30/2022

We are thrilled to announce that Victor Poleshuck will be joining us as the guest speaker for our upcoming meeting (January 4th at 7:00pm ET)! Victor is a Clinical Professor Emeritus at UR Medicine. Speaking on the topic of medical ethics, Victor will start his presentation by defining and explaining some of the generally accepted principles of medical ethics and finish with a Q&A where we will discuss real life examples of the ethical dilemmas that occur in the medical field.

http://vh9d.2.vu/4r

12/06/2022

We have a special treat for you as Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF) CEO Simeon Bannister joins us as our guest speaker for this month’s (December 7th at 7pm ET) meeting! Simeon will share how the RACF is doing its part in supporting Rochester as it looks to grow and thrive as a city. Make sure you don’t miss out by RSVPing today!

http://vh9d.2.vu/4b

11/02/2022

This month's meeting (November 2nd at 7pm ET) at the Ethical Humanist Society of Rochester tackles the subject of Cancel Culture as we explore the age-old question of "Should we patronize artists who have behaved badly?" Mark your calendar and save your spot for what will be fascinating topic to explore. Hope to see you there!

http://vh9d.2.vu/3b

09/01/2022

Monthly meetings are back on 9/7 at 7pm ET as we will dive into the topic of generational legacy by discussing “How Future Generations Will Remember Us,” by William MacAskill. Learn all about what will be a fascinating conversation and RSVP today!

http://vh9d.2.vu/1e

05/05/2022

Thanks to everyone who attended last night's event on animal rights! It was a great opportunity to discuss complex ethical questions in small groups then all together at the end. If you're interested in attending our next meeting, dm us with your name and email address. See you soon!

05/02/2022

Do animals deserve some if not all of the same moral considerations that we give to our fellow person? In just two days, we will discuss this question as we go over "The Elephant in the Courtroom" by Lawrence Wright. Join us for a thoughtful discussion on how we see and should treat our fellow members of the animal kingdom. We hope to see you there.

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04/04/2022

Guess what? Our community event with Conor Dwyer Reynolds, Executive Director of the Rochester Police Accountability Board is just two days away! Interested in attending? Check out the link below to learn more!

https://bit.ly/3LrH5ZV

03/30/2022

The best way to root out systemic injustice is working with those from within the system whose vision of a more just society aligns with yours. Our friends at the Ethical Humanist Society of Rochester are doing exactly that by hosting a community event with Conor Dwyer Reynolds, Executive Director of the Rochester Police Accountability Board on April 6th at 7:15pm EST. Interested in attending? Check out the link below to learn more!

https://bit.ly/3LrH5ZV