CFI Austin - Events http://centerforinquiry.net/austin/events en Copyright 2009 2009-01-30T02:00:00-05:00 CFI Austin Non-Fiction Book Group: Anthony Lewis, “Freedom for the Thought We Hate” http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/cfi_austin_non_fiction_book_group_anthony_lewis_freedom_for_the_thought_we/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/cfi_austin_non_fiction_book_group_anthony_lewis_freedom_for_the_thought_we/#When:2008-09-02 19:00:00
Starts
September 2nd at 7:00 pm
Ends
September 2nd at 8:30 pm

For more information visit the Non-Fiction Book Club Page

]]> Food For Thought Lecture Series: Clare Wuellner http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/food_for_thought_lecture_series_clare_wuellner/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/food_for_thought_lecture_series_clare_wuellner/#When:2008-09-04 19:00:00
Starts
September 4th at 7:00 pm
Ends
September 4th at 9:00 pm

Does Eating Meat Make You a Bad Person?  A Reasoned Look at Our Use of Animals

Using the movie "Earthlings"* as a starting point, Clare will take a reasoned look at the relationship between people and the animals we depend upon.  She will not use startling or horrifying images to make her points, but rather examine commonly-held beliefs about the animal-human relationship through the filters of science, reason and inquiry.  Specific areas of discussion will include the way animals are used for food, clothing, pets, scientific research, and entertainment.

 
About the Speaker: Clare Wuellner is the Executive Director for CFI Austin.  She has a Ph.D. in Entomology, which focused on behavior and ecology. 

 *Although it is not necessary to view the film in order to participate in this forum, "Earthlings" can be viewed in three 30-minute segments on YouTube.  Viewer discretion is advised.
]]> Science and Religion in Fiction Book Club: Melissa Snodgrass “Edge of Reason” http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/science_and_religion_in_fiction_book_club3/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/science_and_religion_in_fiction_book_club3/#When:2008-09-25 19:00:00
Starts
September 25th at 7:00 pm
Ends
September 25th at 8:30 pm

The book club meets every last Thursday of the month.

Your coordinator is Elze Hamilton.

Check the Science and Religion in Fiction Book Club page for more details.

]]> Drinking Rationally Happy Hour http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/drinking_rationally_happy_hour3/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/drinking_rationally_happy_hour3/#When:2008-09-29 06:30:00
Starts
September 29th at 6:30 am
Ends
September 29th at 8:00 pm

Come toss back a few pints with fellow rationalists at
"Drinking Rationally," held on the last Monday of each
month at 6:30 at Mother Egan's Irish Pub, 715 W. 6th
Street. Come meet fellow Austin freethinkers, find
witty and intelligent conversation, all in the
ambiance of a cosy Irish pub with a great beer and
wine selection and wonderful (and affordable!) pub
grub.

]]> Food For Thought Lecture Series: Chris Kirk http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/food_for_thought_lecture_series_chris_kirk/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/food_for_thought_lecture_series_chris_kirk/#When:2008-10-02 19:00:00
Starts
October 2nd at 7:00 pm
Ends
October 2nd at 9:00 pm

Chris Kirk (UT Anthropology Dept.) on evolution of eyes

]]> CFI Austin Non-Fiction Book Group: Austin Dacey, “The Secular Conscience, …” http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/cfi_austin_non_fiction_book_group_austin_dacey_the_secular_conscience/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/cfi_austin_non_fiction_book_group_austin_dacey_the_secular_conscience/#When:2008-10-07 19:00:00
Starts
October 7th at 7:00 pm
Ends
October 7th at 8:30 pm

For more information visit the Non-Fiction Book Club Page

]]> Texas Freethought Convention http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/texas_freethought_convention/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/texas_freethought_convention/#When:2008-10-26 11:00:00
Starts
October 26th at 11:00 am
Ends
October 26th at 11:00 pm

The purpose of the event is to bring atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, secularists, non-believers, humanists and others together for a day of positive interaction, live music, food, conversation, and to meet others.

Bring out your families; bring the kids, because we'll have plenty for them to do.

Expect to have a lot of fun so bring your friends too.

We look forward to seeing you! 

ADMISSION/DONATION:

Adult:   $15.00
Child:    $10.00
Senior: $10.00

http://www.texasfreethoughtconvention.com/

]]> Science and Religion in Fiction Book Club: Fred Hoyle “Black Cloud” http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/science_and_religion_in_fiction_book_club4/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/science_and_religion_in_fiction_book_club4/#When:2008-10-30 19:00:00
Starts
October 30th at 7:00 pm
Ends
October 30th at 8:30 pm

The book club meets every last Thursday of the month.

Your coordinator is Elze Hamilton.

Check the Science and Religion in Fiction Book Club page for more details.

]]> CFI Austin Non-Fiction Book Group: Michael Shermer, “Science Friction, …” http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/cfi_austin_non_fiction_book_group_michael_shermer_science_friction/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/cfi_austin_non_fiction_book_group_michael_shermer_science_friction/#When:2008-11-04 19:00:00
Starts
November 4th at 7:00 pm
Ends
November 4th at 8:30 pm

For more information visit the Non-Fiction Book Club Page

]]> Food For Thought Lecture Series: Chris Bell http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/food_for_thought_lecture_series_chris_bell/ http://www.centerforinquiry.net/austin/events/food_for_thought_lecture_series_chris_bell/#When:2008-11-06 19:00:00
Starts
November 6th at 7:00 pm
Ends
November 6th at 9:00 pm

Chris Bell (UT Geology Dept.) on Ice Age mammals of North America.

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