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The Ben Franklin Thinking Society

The Ben Franklin Thinking Society is a social club with the mission of bringing together a variety of people for stimulating conversation over coffee. In this relaxing setting you will meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics including; current events, politics, science, religion, literature and art. All people are welcome to participate allowing for intelligent individuals in our city to interact, meet and learn from others like themselves. Along with engaging conversation the society will participate in the community through ongoing social projects and charities.

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Location: Philadelphia, PA 19102 39.95-75.16 19102US
Founded: Jan 30, 2007
Member Fee: none
Rating: 4.25
Members: 210
Meetings: 20 so far
  • "Great group, engaging and intelligent discussions."ghost
  • "Folks...you're missing out. "Randy Zeitman

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Sun Jun 8, 10:30 AM
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Sun Jun 22, 1:30 PM
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Sun Jul 13, 10:30 AM
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Sun Jul 27, 1:30 PM
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Sun Aug 10, 10:30 AM
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Recent Meetings

Sun May 11, 10:30 AM
8 attended (est.) – 4.0
Sun Apr 27, 1:30 PM
15 attended (est.) – 4.75
Sun Apr 13, 10:30 AM
9 attended (est.) – 4.0

What's New?

  • Joined May 11, 2008

    "Sounds like an interesting group."

  • Joined May 10, 2008

    "I'm new to the Philadelphia area. This sounds like an interesting group."

  • Joined May 9, 2008

    "Hi. I'm from Lansdale, Pa. I am an author and a certified hypnotherapist. I love lively and thought provoking conversation."

  • Joined May 8, 2008
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  • Joined May 6, 2008

    "Hello, my name is Jim, and I'm a private business owner. I also spent 30 years in corporate America. The topics sound great and I promise to get a "non-motorcycle" picture soon :-) "

  • Joined May 6, 2008

    "Hi everyone. I am interested in this meet-up since I love anything that will challenge me mentally. Look forward to meeting the group."

  • Joined May 4, 2008

    "Looking forward to meeting some like minded people!"

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  • Joined April 23, 2008

    "This looks like an interesting group. I am an engineer by trade, but I have an interest in psychology, philosophy, and the other humanities."

  • Joined April 21, 2008
  • Joined April 20, 2008

    "hello, nice to meet everyone here. The topics in discussion sound very interesting."

  • Joined April 20, 2008
  • Joined April 15, 2008

    "Hi, I'm a businessman, thinker, philospher and recently have become an inventor. I enjoy good conversation, a little debate and most of all, friends. "

  • Joined April 13, 2008
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  • Joined April 4, 2008

    ""Hey there, I'm Mike. Originally from the Midwest, I moved out here for a taste of the city. I work for a stock options trading firm in Philly." I consider myself a diverse and open minded thinker and I enjoy learning about the world."

  • Joined March 30, 2008

    "Who I am....Well, I'm a native New yorker, however I just moved here (in Nov of 07)from Ohio(after living there for 6 years..yikes!) So far I'm feeling Philly..and loving it! I'm looking to meet, think, and yap w/ others."

  • Joined March 27, 2008

    "Hi! I'm a self proclaimed curmudgeon looking for an outlet to my idiosyncratic views on various issues. A libertarian at heart living in the City's northwest by choice; in sore need of an open-minded forum from time-to-time. I ride motorcycles, too."

  • Joined March 26, 2008

    "Hello, What a great idea, I would love to be involved in some interesting discussions. Thanks"

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