@newjerseyphilosophy
The New Jersey Philosophy Society
Philosophy belongs to all.
The New Jersey Philosophy Society brings together people of all ages and backgrounds through philosophical discussion, lectures, reading groups, and community events.
What is the New Jersey Philosophy Society?
The New Jersey Philosophy Society, based in Union County, aims to bring together people through philosophical discussion, lectures, reading groups, writing, and community events.Whether you're a lifelong student of philosophy or just someone with a question you've never stopped thinking about, there's a place for you here.
DISCUSS
Join conversations about enduring and contemporary philosophical questions.LEARN
Attend lectures, reading groups, workshops, and other educational programs.CONNECT
Meet people across New Jersey who share your curiosity.
Leadership
The NJPS was created and is currently being run by high school seniors Sri Siya Malladi and Alishba Syed, two young people focused on bringing back the art of hard topics and true conversation.
Alishba is a 17 year old senior in high school. She is the curator of a digital gallery, a poet, and an artist. She studied philosophy during the summer of 2025 at Yale University as well as through the New York Philosophy Club fellowship from July to August of 2026.
Sri Siya, pictured above, is a 17 year old senior in high school. She is a Carnatic vocal singer who loves to read and write. Some of her favorite authors at the moment are Annie Dillard, Jane Austen, and James Baldwin.
Explore Our Events!
There is no criteria for becoming a member. Simply sign up for our events on Luma and come discuss!