About
The Apeiron Society For The Practice of Philosophy is a non-profit Society founded in 1987 by Petra von Morstein, formerly Professor of Philosophy at the University of Calgary and now Professor Emerita, who served as President until 2003. The Apeiron Society of Calgary is beginning its 36th year!
The Apeiron Society is a public forum for the exploration of philosophical ideas and methods in the context of actual life issues. Its main activities comprise bi-monthly seminars and group discussions featuring invited speakers. Annual seasons typically begin in early September and conclude in early May with a week-end symposium at Kananaskis.
Participation in the activities of the Apeiron Society does not require any specialization or academic background. Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend meetings. Meetings may be in-person or through Zoom (see program for details). In-person meetings are held at the Scandinavian Centre, 739 – 20th Ave NW, Calgary. Can’t make it to a meeting? You are in luck! The 2022-23 program is a hybrid program, so you can join the face-to-face format synchronously through Zoom. Some meeting will only on Zoom – which allows us to invite international speakers!
Speakers come from a variety of disciplines besides Philosophy, including: Art, Biomedical Ethics, Literature, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Sociology, Political Science, and Psychology.
Activities of the Apeiron Society are organized by a Board of Directors consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Apeiron Society is a unique feature of the cultural life of Calgary and Alberta.
The Apeiron Society is a public forum for the exploration of philosophical ideas and methods in the context of actual life issues. Its main activities comprise bi-monthly seminars and group discussions featuring invited speakers. Annual seasons typically begin in early September and conclude in early May with a week-end symposium at Kananaskis.
Participation in the activities of the Apeiron Society does not require any specialization or academic background. Members and non-members alike are welcome to attend meetings. Meetings may be in-person or through Zoom (see program for details). In-person meetings are held at the Scandinavian Centre, 739 – 20th Ave NW, Calgary. Can’t make it to a meeting? You are in luck! The 2022-23 program is a hybrid program, so you can join the face-to-face format synchronously through Zoom. Some meeting will only on Zoom – which allows us to invite international speakers!
Speakers come from a variety of disciplines besides Philosophy, including: Art, Biomedical Ethics, Literature, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Sociology, Political Science, and Psychology.
Activities of the Apeiron Society are organized by a Board of Directors consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Apeiron Society is a unique feature of the cultural life of Calgary and Alberta.
Mission Statement
To encourage the contribution of philosophy to everyday life by organizing lectures, discussions, seminars, workshops focusing on philosophical questions, methods, and ideas in the context of lived experience; and to promote any activities conducive to this end.
The society was incorporated October 1987 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The society was incorporated October 1987 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Membership Dues
Fees in effect for the 2023/24 Season
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You can purchase a membership for 2023/2024 by completing the attached (updated) membership application form, and then pay your dues in one of the following ways:
- Bring the completed form to a meeting in an envelope addressed to the Apeiron Treasurer, Stan Hall, along with the appropriate cash or cheque
- Pay at the door (cash, cheque of credit card) and complete the member application form at an Apeiron event (such as the September 26th AGM at the Scandinavian Center)
- Pay electronically by entering “Apeiron Society” as the name of the payee and [email protected] as the e-mail address required for an e-transfer. You may then provide Stan with the competed membership application via scan, or in-person
Apeiron Society Board of Directors
Founder:
Petra von Morstein, The University of Calgary Philosophy Department For general information, please contact us at: [email protected] |