Exploring issues of life and meaning
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SOFiA is a network of Australians interested in openly exploring issues of life and meaning through reason, philosophy, ethics, religion, science and the arts. We want to explore for ourselves what we can believe and how we can find meaning in our lives.
SOFiA has no philosophical or religious position beyond a desire to ‘openly explore’: it is a forum for discussing ideas, experiences and possibilities.
Any who find themselves in sympathy with our purpose – exploring life and meaning in an open and non-dogmatic manner – are most welcome to join us.
Join us for SOFiA’s exploration of truth-telling in 2021
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Warts and all
By Greg Spearritt Repeatedly we seem to look for some unequivocal person, group or ideology that we can swear by. There’s no shortage of people...
Complexity and satisfaction
By Dallas Elvery Let me begin by introducing a designer friend of mine. There are some activities that she seems to get really absorbed in. Curly...
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Griffiths, Billy – Deep Time Dreaming
Rachel Matthews reviews Billy Griffiths’s 2018 book Deep Time Dreaming: Uncovering Ancient Australia My archaeological education was almost entirely...
Solnit, Rebecca – A Paradise Built in Hell
Dallas Elvery reviews Rebecca Solnit’s 2009 book A Paradise Built in Hell From the voice of altruists, a paradox emerges: self-sacrifice as a...
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We have an archive of many articles of interest…