The Great Conversation Continues with Dr. Heather Gert It might seem obvious that if someone asks you what you see, the correct response is a description of whatever you happen to be looking at. Even better, you can direct his attention to that thing and he’ll see it for himself…. Continue reading…
The Great Conversation Continues with Dr. Eric Kraemer Talk of “evil” is everywhere; in fact it is so common that you may think the term has no real meaning. In this discussion, Eric Kraemer, a philosopher from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, presents an account of evil and… Continue reading…
The Great Conversation Continues with Dr. Steve Danford Anyone who has studied physics knows of the intimate bonds between physics and mathematics. We’ll use several examples from physics and astrophysics to explore these connections, and to speculate on the nature of mathematics. How mathematics works in the service of physics will… Continue reading…
The Great Conversation Continues with Dr. Bernard Gert It is surprising, and a little disheartening, that very few philosophers who are involved in teaching applied and professional ethics are concerned with the concept of cheating, for this topic involves their own profession. The failure to examine the concept of cheating… Continue reading…
The Great Conversation Continues with Dr. Josh Hoffman Dr. Josh Hoffman, UNCG Dept. of Philosophy, will lead an examination of the shocking conclusion of science that objects lack color, taste, smell, heat and cold. April 15th, Faculty Center, 5:00 pm The Great Conversation is sponsored by the Philosophy Dept and… Continue reading…
Every year, several universities in the US are selected by the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholars Program to host a speaker of national distinction at their site by offering presentations and colloquiums to students and faculty. This year, UNCG was selected as one of those schools. Prof. David Schmidtz, founding… Continue reading…
Friday March 18 7:30 – 9:30 pm Speaker: Daniel Russell (Wichita State), “Capabilities, Redistribution, and Ownership” Commentator: Jonathan Quong (Manchester) Saturday March 19 9:30 am – 11:30 am Speaker: Julian Lamont (Queensland), “University Education Fees, Economic Rents, and Distributive Justice” Commentator: Geoffrey Brennan (UNC Chapel Hill / ANU) 11:30 am… Continue reading…
Dr. Jarrett Leplin September 11, 2008 Faculty Center, 5pm
The Trouble with Retribution Dr. Michael Zimmerman October 16, 2008 Faculty Center, 5pm
Galen Foresman, North Carolina A & T University November 6, 2008 Faculty Center, 5pm
