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Young Philosophers Lecture Series
Young Philosophers Lecture Series
Prindle and DePauw Philosophy Department to host Young Philosophers Lecture Series
On Thursday-Friday, February 26-27, the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy department will host Young Philosophers Lecture Series. The series was started by Andrew Cullison, Director of the Prindle Institute, in 2008 at SUNY Fredonia. This is the first year that the series will be held at DePauw. The lecture series brings four recent Ph.D. grads to campus to deliver …
2022 Nancy Schaenen Endowed Visiting Scholar of Ethics
The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University invites applications for the position of Nancy Schaenen Endowed Visiting Scholar of Ethics and Assistant Director of Academic Services for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is a one-year position, which may be renewed for a total of three years. As the Schaenen Scholar, the successful candidate …
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The Threshold for Knowledge
In February, Dr. Michael Hannon presented his talk “The Threshold for Knowledge” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy Department. Check out all of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series videos on our YouTube channel. Enjoy, and be sure to let us know what you think in the …
Does Knowledge Matter?
In February, Dr. Michael Hannon presented his talk “Does Knowledge Matter” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy Department. Next week, we’ll post Dr. Michael Hannon’s research-level talk, “The Threshold for Knowledge.” Each of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series videos is available on YouTube. Enjoy, and be …
Autonomy and Non-Domination in International Clinical Research
In February, Dr. Danielle Wenner presented her talk “Autonomy and Non-Domination in International Clinical Research” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy Department. Next week, we’ll post Dr. Michael Hannon’s talk, “Does Knowledge Matter?” Throughout May and June, we’ll continue to post videos of each talk (also available …
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What Is the Meaning of Freedom?
In February, Dr. Danielle Wenner presented her talk “What Is the Meaning of Freedom?” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy Department. Next week, we’ll post her research-level talk, “Autonomy and Non-Domination in International Clinical Research.” Throughout June, we’ll continue to post videos of each talk …
The Poetry of ISIS: Is it Literature?
Drawing on images of beauty and atrocity alike, the poems of ISIS spark questions of how literature is defined.
Unperformable Works and the Ontology of Art
In February, Dr. Wesley Cray of Grand Valley State University presented his talk “Unperformable Works and the Ontology of Art” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy Department. Next week, we’ll post Dr. Danielle Wenner’s lecture “What Is the Meaning of Freedom?” Throughout May and June, we’ll …
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That’s Not Art!
In February, Dr. Wesley Cray of Grand Valley State University presented his talk “That’s Not Art” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy Department. Next week, we’ll post his research-level talk, “Unperformable Works and the Ontology of Art.” Throughout May and June, we’ll continue to post videos …
The Power To Do the Impossible
In February, Dr. Brandon Carey of Columbia Basin College presented his talk “The Power To Do the Impossible” as a part of the Young Philosophers Lecture Series hosted by the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy Department. (In case you missed it last week, here is the video of his introductory-level lecture, “The Paradox of the …
The Paradox of the Stone
In February, the Prindle Institute and the DePauw Philosophy department hosted the Young Philosophers Lecture Series. Each scholar presented an introductory-level talk and a research-level talk. In May and June, we’ll be posting videos of each talk (also available on YouTube). Up first is Dr. Brandon Carey of Columbia Basin College, who presented his introductory-level …
Is Abandoning Objective Journalism a Moral Failure?
Do we know what we’re giving up?
Elizabeth Holmes & the Right to a Trial by Jury
What’s the value of being tried by one’s peers?
Ethics Laid Bare
‘The Last of Us’ reminds its viewers that ethics happens in the blink of an eye.
Aging Empires
What kind of age limits are appropriate for public office?
Ethics in Focus with Elena Ruíz and Nora Berenstain
Philosophers Elena Ruíz and Nora Berenstain discuss colonialism and reproductive justice on this episode of Examining Ethics.
Just Say No to Christmas Turkey
When are we complicit in another’s wrongful plan?
Hunting with Intention: In Defense of Hunting for Meat
Are meat hunting and trophy hunting really so morally indistinguishable?
Fascism, Book Banning, and Non-Violent Direct Action
What is the appropriate response to increasing intolerance?
Book Bans, the First Amendment, and Political Liberalism
How do we tell which books facilitate or frustrate childhood education?