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The Center for Naturalism sponsors and seeks to encourage programs that help disseminate naturalistic philosophy, that apply naturalism to personal and social concerns, and that help build a supportive community of naturalists.  Our programs are listed below, but others might occur to you should you be of the naturalistic persuasion.  In which case, you are strongly encouraged to communicate your ideas for ways in which naturalism can be concretely expressed and applied.

• Analysis, Policy Development and Research.   The CFN conducts ongoing analysis of issues and current events, produces policy papers and proposals, and promotes research related to philosophical and applied naturalism.  For examples of such work see the main page at Naturalism.Org, Currents, Policy Papers and Proposals, and Research.
   

• CFN Forums.  Public talks on topics related to naturalism, both philosophical and applied.  See for instance the press releases for Paul Bloom's appearance at the Harvard Science Center, and CFN director Tom Clark's talk at New England College. 
   

• Outreach on Naturalism.  The CFN campaign to promote naturalism includes letters to the editor, op-ed pieces, and presentations to local humanist and skeptic groups and UU congregations. 
   

• Courses and Workshops on naturalism.  These introduce naturalism and its implications, and explore special topics, policy issues and applications. 
   

• Philosophy Cafes.  Informal public gatherings to discuss philosophy, sponsored by CFN and local bookstores, bars, and cafes.  Note that CFN-sponsored philosophy cafes do not directly promote naturalism, but the CFN is mentioned as a sponsor, along with other sponsors.  Want to start a cafe?  Please write. 
   

• Causality Club.  Affinity groups focusing on naturalism, its implications and applications.  There are other naturalists out there, you just have to dig them up.  Boston area Causality Club is now meeting, inquire here.
   

• Guides to Naturalism.  The project is developing age-appropriate materials on naturalism for kids, teens, and adults. 

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