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SUMMARY:Great Conversations: The truth about bad art
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Great Conversation about the topic “The Truth about Bad Art.” It will be led by the philosopher Dr. Frances Bottenberg from the Honors College. \n\n\n\nThursday\, Feb 19\, 5:00-6:30pmFoust 206
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/great-conversations-the-truth-about-bad-art-2/
LOCATION:Foust Building\, Room 206\, 1010 Administration Dr\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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SUMMARY:Great Conversations: Robots\, Wrasse\, and the Evolution of Reciprocity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Great Conversation about the topic “Robots\, Wrasse\, and the Evolution of Reciprocity.” It will be led by Dr. Michael Dale from the Hampden-Sydney College. \n\n\n\nThursday\, Nov 13\, 5:00-6:30pm\, Curry 238
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/great-conversations-robots-wrasse-and-the-evolution-of-reciprocity/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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SUMMARY:Great Conversations: What's in it for Me? Morality & Self-Interest
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, Oct 22\, at 5:15pm in Curry 238 for the Great Conversation talk given by Dr. Heather Gert about the topic “What’s in it for Me? Morality & Self-Interest”. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to join from off-campus\, use this link: https://go.uncg.edu/GC_InItForMe \n\n\n\nHosted by the Department of Philosophy \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/whats-in-it-for-me-morality-self-interest/
LOCATION:Curry 238\, Greensboro
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T173000
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SUMMARY:A Great Conversation – Rationality Wars: How Irrational Are We\, Really?
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URL:https://cas.uncg.edu/event/a-great-conversation-rationality-wars-how-irrational-are-we-really/#new_tab
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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SUMMARY:Great Conversations: Changing Your Mind: Do Digital Tech ‘Nudges’ Shape Your Decisions?
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, Apr 15\, at 5:00pm in Foust 206 for the Great Conversation talk given by Zach Wrublewski about the topic “Changing your mind: Do tech ‘nudges’ shape your decisions?” \n\n\n\nExplore how the design of the technology we use influences our decisions and behaviors in unexpected ways. This thought-provoking talk will examine whether these digital nudges are beneficial or harmful and how they might even shape our character. Join us for an engaging discussion on the ethical and psychological impact of technology in our daily lives. \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. To join virtually\, use this link: Great Conversation Link \n\n\n\nThis talk is sponsored by the UNCG Philosophy Department
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/great-conversation-changing-your-mind-do-digital-tech-nudges-shape-your-decisions/
LOCATION:Foust Building\, Room 206\, 1010 Administration Dr\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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SUMMARY:Great Conversations: When Should You Unfollow? A Philosophical Guide to Political Disagreement
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, Apr 7\, at 5:00pm in MHRA 1214 for the Great Conversation talk given by Dr. Daniel Muñoz (UNC Chapel Hill) about the topic “When should you unfollow? A philosophical guide to political disagreement.” \n\n\n\nHosted by the Department of Philosophy and the UNCG Philosophy Club. \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/when-should-you-unfollow-a-philosophical-guide-to-political-disagreement/
LOCATION:MHRA 1214\, 1111 Spring Garden St\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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SUMMARY:How Sherlock Holmes Gets it Right: An Investigation into the Epistemology of Guessing
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, Mar 25\, at 5:00pm in Foust 206 for the Great Conversation talk given by Dr. Michiel van Veldhuzien about the topic “How Sherlock Holmes Gets it Right: An Investigation into the Epistemology of Guessing”. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Department of Philosophy \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/how-sherlock-holmes-gets-it-right-an-investigation-into-the-epistemology-of-guessing/
LOCATION:Foust Building\, Room 206\, 1010 Administration Dr\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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SUMMARY:Should humanities be useful?
DESCRIPTION:Join us on next Wednesday\, Nov 13\, at 5:00pm in Foust 206 for the Great Conversation talk given by Dr. Heather Adams about the topic “Should humanities be useful?” \n\n\n\nHosted by the Department of Philosophy \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/should-humanities-be-useful/
LOCATION:Foust Building\, Room 206\, 1010 Administration Dr\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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SUMMARY:Whether to believe in ghost stories from the Chinese philosopher Mozi
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, Oct 28\, at 5:00pm in Foust 206 for the Great Conversation talk given by Dr. Ruble about the topic “Whether to believe in ghost stories from the Chinese philosopher Mozi.” \n\n\n\nHosted by the Department of Philosophy \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/whether-to-believe-in-ghost-stories-from-the-chinese-philosopher-mozi/
LOCATION:Foust Building\, Room 206\, 1010 Administration Dr\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T190000
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SUMMARY:Make-Believe Everything That You Read: Play and the Principle of Hermeneutic Charity
DESCRIPTION:When interpreting another person\, it is a good policy to try to interpret their words as charitably as possible. Dr. Adam Rosenfeld will lead an open discussion about the idea that engaging in a playful sort of make-believe is the best way to do this. What does that mean? Is it true? Come join the conversation! \n\n\n\nHosted by the Department of Philosophy \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\nGC-RosenfeldDownload
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/make-believe-everything-that-you-read-play-and-the-principle-of-hermeneutic-charity/
LOCATION:Foust 206\, 1010 Administration Dr\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T170000
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SUMMARY:Are Games The Key To The Good Life?
DESCRIPTION:Bernard Suits defined playing a game as the voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles. \n\n\n\nA short talk by philosophy professor Derek Skillings\, followed by open conversation\, will explore the emerging field of the philosophy of games. \n\n\n\nWhat makes games a unique form of aesthetic expression? \n\n\n\nCan they provide the means to make us better people? Is there a danger to gamifying life? \n\n\n\nCome join the conversation!
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/dr-skillings-great-conversation-lecture-are-games-the-key-to-the-good-life/
LOCATION:Foust 206\, 1010 Administration Dr\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T170000
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CREATED:20231023T193522Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Converation Series: Is It Time For Humans To Live On Mars?
DESCRIPTION:The Great Conversation Series presents “Is It Time For Humans To Live On Mars?”\, a philosophical exploration by Elliot Goodine.
URL:https://philosophy.uncg.edu/event/is-it-time-for-humans-to-live-on-mars/
LOCATION:Foust Building\, Room 206\, 1010 Administration Dr\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Great Conversation Series
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