Dr. Simone Gubler, a philosopher professor at UNC Chapel Hill, will talk about her philosophical research on why things from the past are valuable to us. She will also be leading a discussion on the topic. Hosted by the Philosophy Club. Free and open to the public.
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 … Continued
Bernard Suits defined playing a game as the voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles. A short talk by philosophy professor Derek Skillings, followed by open conversation, will explore the emerging field of the philosophy of games. What makes games a unique form of aesthetic expression? Can they provide the means … Continued
As part of the "Great Conversation" series, Dr. Elliot Goodine, a UNCG philosophy lecturer, will present ethical considerations for and against the colonization of other planets. After that, he will open the floor for discussion. Free and open to the public.
The planet Earth is a sphere (Technically, it's an ‘oblate spheroid’). So why, since 2016, do an increasing number of people believe that it is flat—something known to be false for over two thousand years? The answer is that they are led to this conclusion by a specific theory of … Continued
