"Are you interested in psychological insights, or attempts at such insights, into human life? There are many who would insist that being realistic about human life means you should ignore such fundamental questions-starting around the time the ink dries on your diploma. But it is unrealistic to ignore the fundamental explanatory concepts that underlie each successful human civilization-concepts that sometimes help and sometimes hinder us in our pursuit of happiness."
"There are millions of realistic people, of all ages and walks of life, who also find it impossible to delegate to one infallible authority or another the task of providing all the answers to such questions. Life is not totally chaotic, even though it looks that way sometimes. So it's helpful to be aware of any subtle patterns to our experiences."
Monthly meetings convene on every first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Orinda Public Library. The gatherings welcome people who enjoy exploring philosophical, scientific, and religious theories and who seek psychological insights into human life. The meetings acknowledge that realism often pressures people to abandon fundamental questions but emphasize that fundamental explanatory concepts underlie successful civilizations and affect the pursuit of happiness. The meetings attract realistic people of all ages who resist delegating ultimate answers to any single authority. Events are free and open to the public with no ticket or RSVP required. First-time attendees should ask at the library circulation desk for the meeting room. Event details may change; confirm with the organizer.
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