Philosophy and Modern Life

Lecture Series

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Massimo Pigliucci, CUNY-Lehman College

“Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead to

A More Meaningful Life”

Thursday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.  W.T.Y. Library Auditorium

Co-sponsored with the Department of Entomology

Jeffrey Bishop, St. Louis University

“The Challenge of Transhumanism”

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 4:00 p.m.  Student Center 230

Co-sponsored with the Program for Bioethics, U.K. Medical Center

Panel Discussion

“Obamacare and Contraception: Examining the Controversy”

Thursday, Oct. 11, 6:00 p.m.  CB 114

Participants: Jacob Affolter (Philosophy), Davida Isaacs (Political Science), Sara Rosenthal (UK Medical Center), Paul Salamanca (UK Law School)

Co-sponsored with the Department of Political Science

Alexandra Bradner, Independent Scholar

“Current Issues in the Philosophy of Biology”

Thursday, Oct. 25, 3:30 p.m.  Student Center 230

Co-sponsored with the Department of Biology

James Otteson, Yeshiva University

“Judgment, Dignity, and Capitalism”

Thursday, Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m., Center Theater (Student Center)

Co-sponsored with the Department of Economics

All events free and open to the public

Sponsored by the Philosophy Department