Colloquium Series

The Philosophy Department sponsors several colloquia each semester; these colloquia are intended to facilitate interdepartmental discussion of a wide range of philosophical topics and expose advanced students to a higher level of philosophical discourse.

(For more information, contact Dr. John Edelman 585-389-2720)

For the 2007-2008 academic year the Philosophy Department Colloquia Series will address the campus theme, "Justice," through various readings of Plato's Republic. We thank the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Academic Lecture Committee for their support.

 

Fall 2007

'A Cave Meeting:  Heidegger and Socrates on Education, Justice and the Allegory of the Cave'

Dr. Corinne Painter, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor

Thursday, September 20th, 4:00 p.m.

Golisano Academic Center, Room 433

'Illusions of Wholeness:  Aristophanes' Riveting Love and the City of Pigs'

Dr. Heidi Northwood, Nazareth College of Rochester

Thursday October 11th, 4:00 p.m.

Golisano Academic Center, Room 433

'The Spirit of Justice in The Republic'

Dr. Scott Campbell, Nazareth College of Rochester

Thursday, November 1st, 4:00 p.m.

Golisano Academic Center, Room 433

 

Spring 2008

'Plato on Justice, Understanding and The Muses'
Dr. John Edelman, Nazareth College of Rochester

Wednesday, February 13, 4:00 p.m.

Golisano Academic Center, Room 131

'Supererogation and Consequentialism'

Mr. Jon Matheson, University of Rochester

Thursday, March 13, 4:00 p.m.

Golisano Academic Center, Room 131

'The Philosopher's Curriculum:  Liberal Education as the Capstone of Justice in Plato's Republic'

Dr. Dustin Gish, The College of the Holy Cross

Thursday, April 17, 4:00 p.m.

Golisano Academic Center, Room 131