In case you missed attending and/or watching SymposiaChristi's Human Dignity, Slavery, and Sex Trafficking (Purdue), the Livestream video is available. I read on the Facebook Wall that permanent links will be posted this week. But as you may have more time this afternoon/evening, consider this an opportunity for a head start. All of the sessions which I had opportunity to see were powerful, challenging, educational, and well moderated. … [Read more...] about Human Dignity, Slavery, and Sex Trafficking
Michael Ruse
The End of Philosophy?
Michael Ruse's Do We Need Philosophy? (Chronicle of Higher Education. 8/15/2010) masterfully weaves together reflections on the death of his colleague David Hull*, transitions in philosophy, the increasing costs of higher education, and lamplighting in philosophy. A significant part of the piece focuses upon Mark Taylor's** NY Times Op-Ed recommendation to consolidate philosophy departments at Columbia and NYU (Academic Bankruptcy. 8/14/2010).*** Ruse eloquently concludes: I think that David's life was truly … [Read more...] about The End of Philosophy?
Week in Review: Sleeping Edition
What are you reading, watching, thinking about this week? As usual, here's a few which have been on our mind. Let us know your thoughts on any/all of them. If you have items you'd like us to consider for the top five, add them in the comments or send them to Tom or Mike. 1. Ever struggle with The Morality of Sleep (The Chronicle of Higher Education. 8/11/2010)? Hope this research helps encourage the driven (including myself) to remember to take a day of rest, develop margin, and step into helpful … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Sleeping Edition