The Great Books Reading Group is not a literature club. It is a discussion group that uses a multidisciplinary approach to learning and exploring the past and present. We are reading from the St. John's College Reading List. As we read foundational texts in the Western tradition, we examine mysticism, history, theology, the earth and physical sciences, mathematics, philosophy and government, as well as art, literature and music.

  Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA) Over 30 years of brotherhood Washington DC Chapter of the Latin American Motorcycle Association. We are a family oriented motorcycle association who love to ride and spend time with our families. LAMA currently has chapters all over the world, many of which is right here in the USA and closes enough to ride to. On October 1, 2009 the Washington DC chapter of LAMA was born. The chapter was started with 5 LAMA does not distinguish between race, col …

Did you take a philosophy class in high school or college and wish you had taken more? Do you read philosophy texts independently but have no one to discuss them with? Then this group is for you. We will read, in chronological order, major works from the history of philosophy. Although the majority will have been written by European and American authors, we will be open to texts from other cultures. Representative philosophers include Plato, Averroes, Descartes, Spinoza, Hobbes, Kant, Hegel, Sar …

We intend to engage the population of D.C. in discussions that clarify the axioms underlying the policies shaping our world. We do not adhere to any one political, economic, philosophical, or religious ideology; rather, we value critical Socratic style discourse and have aspirations to influence the culture of D.C. and the world accordingly. You should join this group if you have a passion for ideas that spans many disciplines and wish to enkindle the Socratic daemon in today's world.

This is for all who want to reach out to socialize and dialog with people of different cultures and countries. It is also a group who explores the shared histories, cultures, arts, and literature between the two sides of the Atlantic. It is my hope that a meeting is like a small journey from our day-to-day world to another place, time and point of view. The DC area is a very internationally oriented community so I hope we can come together for a great time: discussions, happy hours, social event …

Hey everyone, My name is David, and I am 22 year old recent graduate from American University. I am taking a year off school in order to apply to law school for Fall 2012. I wanted to start this group in order to find others out there who like to read non-fiction books that make you think about the world in a different way, books like "Freakonomics," "Predictably Irrational" and "The Tipping Point." There are a bunch out there that I have already read that I would love to discuss, but I am also …

… Statistics state that 75% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.  This is the worst in history.  A couple of extra hundred dollars back in your pocket every month would make a real difference in your life (I know I would be very happy about it); but frankly I don't want to stop there - we can't just stop there! It's time to make the system work FOR US, and not the other way around. We need to make some changes that will result in major results.   This meetup group is designed to introduce …

… Our purpose is to promote scientific literacy and critical thinking, to provide a forum for humanists and others to explore humanist principles and how they relate to all aspects of human experience, and to study the significance of humanism throughout history. Secular humanists are distinguished by an emphasis on scientific methods of knowing, separation of church and state, and a commitment to the pursuit of humanist goals outside religious frameworks. Use the "About" link above to see what W …

… She has written and produced a book, “Side-by-Side: A Photographic History of American Women in War." It was published in 1999 by Stewart Tabori and Chang. She has also photo-edited books for National Geographic, and loves providing insight into making pictures better. Workshops and meetings will range from $25-$75. “I’m excited to see what people attracted to this group would like to do and learn. I love sharing what I know, and I can get excited about many things, from doing critiques of photo …

East Asian Future Leaders' Alliance (EAFLA) is a start-up NGO focused on promoting mutual understanding, language partnership, and career cooperation among young future leaders from A3 countries (China, Japan and Korea). EAFLA was founded by graduate students and young professionals from A3 countries studying in Georgetown and George Washington Universities. The long-run goal of the organization centers on endorsing East Asian regionalization and integration.