Cobb Institute

Healthy Future or Planetary Catastrophe? Week 2
2019-10-19 02:00 - 04:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Middle Tree, 250 W 1st St. #210, Claremont, 91711, United States
Our Learning Lab officially opens in October, beginning with a course by Dr. John B. Cobb, Jr.
Entitled “Healthy Future or Planetary Catastrophe? Might Process Philosophy Help?”, the course will critically examine our current condition and constructively propose an alternative for the future, informed primarily by the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead.
Week 2 Topic: Organism vs. Mechanism
Register before September 30th to receive 15% off the regular price. In-person and Online options available. In-class registration is limited to 30 seats, so reserve your spot today!

Healthy Future or Planetary Catastrophe? Week 1
2019-10-12 02:00 - 04:00 | Middle Tree, 250 W 1st St. #210, Claremont, 91711, United States
Our Learning Lab officially opens in October, beginning with a course by Dr. John B. Cobb, Jr.
Entitled “Healthy Future or Planetary Catastrophe? Might Process Philosophy Help?”, the course will critically examine our current condition and constructively propose an alternative for the future, informed primarily by the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead.
Week 1 Topic: Freedom vs. Determinism; Meaning vs. Meaninglessness
Register before September 30th to receive 15% off the regular price. In-person and Online options available. In-class registration is limited to 30 seats, so reserve your spot today!

Ecological Civilization and Holistic Human Development
2019-04-18 - 2019-04-20 | Pitzer College, Claremont, CA, 91711
13th International Forum on Ecological Civilization
2nd International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization
As a positive vision of human flourishing, ecological civilization is about more than what we can do, it involves who we can become. It’s not merely about having more or doing more, but about being more. Being an “eco-person” speaks to the deeper motivations behind the kinds of actions we need to take in response to our complex social and environmental crisis. The development of eco-persons is connected with the qualitative measure of meaningful relationships, and not simply with quantitative measures of carbon, money, or degrees in temperature. Who we are is more than what we do. It’s this something more that lies at the intersection of the ecological civilization movement and holistic human development, and serves as the theme for the 13th International Forum on Ecological Civilization.
The forum will bring together creative academics, non-profit leaders, governmental officials, and leading activists to explore new models of holistic human development in the transition toward ecological civilization.
Possible topics include but are not limited to:

What does it mean to be human in the context of ecological civilization?
How might holistic human development advance the movement toward ecological civilization?
What changes are needed to promote human dignity for all people?
How might economic systems be restructured for the flourishing of all life?
What is the role of family and community in promoting healthy human relationships?
How might human relations to nature be reconceived for mutual well-being?
What does it mean to be an “eco-person” and how can we cultivate this quality?
Can systems of governance, law, and justice, be restructured for holistic human development? If so, what will these new systems look like and how do we begin the transition now?
How should systems of education be structured to enhance holistic human development?
Is religion and/or spirituality necessary for holistic human development?

Call for Papers:
If you would like to present at this international gathering, please submit a 500 word abstract outlining your proposal. The deadline to submit your abstract is December 31, 2018. Proposals should be sent via the online form here.

Youth Forum:
The 2nd International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization will bring together students, activists, and leaders from around the world to explore new models of holistic human development in the transition toward ecological civilization. The forum in formatted as a discussion. If you would like to participate in this Int’l Youth Forum, please contact Dr. John Becker at jbecker@postmodernchina.org.

Fasnacht Lecture Featuring John Cobb
2019-04-09 12:30 - 14:00 | The Sara and Michael Abraham Campus Center, 2000 Second Street, La Verne, CA, 91750, United States
John B. Cobb, Jr. is an American philosopher, theologian, and environmentalist. He is often cited as one of the most important North American theologians of the twentieth century. Co-founder of the Center for Process Studies, and Professor Emeritus of Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University, Cobb is a preeminent scholar in the school of thought associated with the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead and the notion of ecological civilization. He is author/ editor of more than fifty books, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Science–one of the nation’s highest honors.

Launch Party
2019-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Napier Common Room, 670 Avery Road, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
LAUNCH PARTY
Want to learn about this new organization and ways that you can get involved?
Join John Cobb and friends a the Launch Party for the new Claremont Institute for Process Studies.
Here’s an Invitation Letter from John B. Cobb, Jr.
Check out our list of Programs & Interests

Pomona Reawakening: Celebrating Milestones & Taking It to the Next Level
2019-02-18 00:15 - 06:30 | Temple Beth Israel, 3033 N. Towne Ave., Pomona, CA, 91767, United States
Conference objective: To add traction to the city’s commitment to compassion as a core value.
Pomona leadership voted to join the Compassionate Cities movement. Within the city, significant steps are being taken to empower homeless neighbors, immigrants, refugees, ex-felons, and the youth of the community. The conference will celebrate such milestones and will address remaining tough challenges. The first keynoter, Azim Khamisa, will give a powerful challenge to live compassionately as persons and as a community. Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval will also speak. Eight workshops featuring seasoned community leaders and organizers will address current successes and major challenges.
Keynote Speakers
Azim Khamisa shifted from banking to a life of advocating for compassion and social change in the wake of the senseless murder of his son, Tariq. He has formed the Tariq Khamisa Foundation, become an author, and received wide recognition for his commitment to forgiveness and nonviolence.
Tim Sandoval, Mayor of Pomona, has brought hope to young people’s high potential by helping to pave the way to and through college. He now brings hope to Pomona and environs as he sees the potential of the community and encourages next steps.
Workshops
There will be two workshop sessions, with each of the following available in each session. Thus, each attendee can attend 2 of the 8 workshops.

Affordable Housing: Complexities and Possibilities: John Nolte, Esq., Organizer for PUSH ( Pomona Unified for Stable Housing), former Pomona City Councilperson; Kirk Pelser, Pomona Deputy City Manager; Don Pryne, Consultant for affordable, supportive housing, retired from a career in city management. Workshop Chair: Dr. Thomas Allison, Esq.
Care for the Environment: Maria Teresa Alonso, Executive Director, Huerta Del Valle (urban farming); Randy Beckandam, Executive Director, Amy’s Farm (urban farming); Devon Hartman, Founder and CEO, Community Home Energy Retrofit Project, (newly efficient solar energy panels to be produced in Pomona as a nonprofit enterprise). Workshop Chair: Javier Gomez
Converting Homelessness to New Beginnings: Sergeant Anthony Catanese, Pomona Police Department; Reggie Clark, Program Manager, Volunteers of American (VOA), Pomona Office; Rolando Lumbsden, VOA case manager; Toni Navarro, Executive Director, Tri-City Mental Health Services. Workshop Chair: Mary Tawadros
Love Yourself, Love Your Neighbor, Building Capacity for Compassion:Almitra Henderson, Director, Compassion Leadership, Human Values Center; Dr. Frank Rogers, Professor, Claremont School of Theology, author
Security and Opportunity for Immigrant Neighbors: Javier Hernandez, Executive Director, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice: Angela Sanbrano, Vice President, Latino-Latina Roundtable, board chair, CARECEN, Co-Executive Director, NDLON; Alex Sanchez, Founder and Director, Homies Unidos. Workshop Chair: Madeline Rios
The Power of Spoken Word: Eternal Mind, Spoken Word Artist; Tyrone Stokes, AKA Lyrically Twisted, Rapper Spoken Word Artist
Toward a More Humane Justice System: Prevention, Re-entry, Restoration: Rev. Nora Jacob, Restorative Justice Minister, Urban Mission, Pomona; Azim Khamisa, keynoter, Founder, Tariq Khamisa Foundation; Phillip Senteno, Founder and Director, Forward Progress. Workshop Chair: Rev. Jan Chase
Youth Speaks to the Compassion Challenge: Vincha Fossett, Village Academy High School, PUSD; Abid Kazmi, City of Knowledge; Marleni Munguia, Cal Poly Pomona (formerly PUSD); Fernando Navarro, Garey High School, PUSD: Workshop Chair: Paul Knopf

Common Good International Film Festival
2019-02-14 - 2019-02-18 | Mudd Theater, 1325 N. College Ave, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Four days of films and discussions that elicit common sense, common decency, and the common good, while celebrating the wisdom of Alfred North Whitehead. With ten films meant to inform, inspire, and amuse, the Common Good Film Festival celebrates the work of filmmakers that tell the stories of those dedicated to the benefit of humanity.
