Welcome to the Jefferson Center

We are a community of individuals in Southern Oregon dedicated to Jeffersonian ideals of rational inquiry and disciplined thought.

Members of the Jefferson Center share a thirst for knowledge, seeking intellectual and moral awareness through the exchange of ideas and points of view. Many of our members are humanists, with a secular perspective. If you value freedom of thought with rigorous investigation you are welcome to join us. The Center hosts events supporting growth of its members and fostering improvement in the world.

Those who appreciate active learning and enjoy lively conversation will find good company here. Click for more


Upcoming Events

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New Scientist meeting Thu, 04/25/2024 - 4:00pm New Scientist continues Thursday, April 25th via Zoom, at 4-6 PM PDT, to discuss the latest discoveries in the world of scientific research.
Poverty, by America Mon, 05/20/2024 - 12:00pm Names, examines, and evaluates all the usual explanations/justifications for poverty, showing what makes sense and what doesn’t. He discusses “what we can do about it” more extensively than other books we have read. Very discussable!
New Scientist Meeting Thu, 05/23/2024 - 4:00pm New Scientist continues Thursday, May 23rd via Zoom, at 4-6 PM PDT, to discuss the latest discoveries in the world of scientific research.

Lecture

Information about the current lecture (if one is scheduled within the next six weeks) is summarized here. For lectures that may be scheduled farther in the future, click here.

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Book Group

  • 05/20/2024 - 12:00pm

    Names, examines, and evaluates all the usual explanations/justifications for poverty, showing what makes sense and what doesn’t. He discusses “what we can do about it” more extensively than other books we have read. Very discussable!


New Scientist

  • 04/25/2024 - 4:00pm

    New Scientist continues Thursday, April 25th via Zoom, at 4-6 PM PDT, to discuss the latest discoveries in the world of scientific research. Please join us if you enjoy discussing science and the impact of science on society. To be added to the mailing list and retrieve the Zoom link, please use the "contact us" button above to let us know.

  • 05/23/2024 - 4:00pm

    New Scientist continues Thursday, May 23rd via Zoom, at 4-6 PM PDT, to discuss the latest discoveries in the world of scientific research. Please join us if you enjoy discussing science and the impact of science on society. To be added to the mailing list and retrieve the Zoom link, please use the "contact us" button above to let us know.

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