Philosophy and Modern Life
Lecture Series
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Massimo Pigliucci, CUNY-Lehman College
“Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead to
A More Meaningful Life”
Thursday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.  W.T.Y. Library Auditorium
Co-sponsored with the Department of Entomology

Jeffrey Bishop, St. Louis University
“The Challenge of Transhumanism”
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 4:00 p.m.  Student Center 230
Co-sponsored with the Program for Bioethics, U.K. Medical Center

Panel Discussion
“Obamacare and Contraception: Examining the Controversy”
Thursday, Oct. 11, 6:00 p.m.  CB 114
Participants: Jacob Affolter (Philosophy), Davida Isaacs (Political Science), Sara Rosenthal (UK Medical Center), Paul Salamanca (UK Law School)
Co-sponsored with the Department of Political Science

Alexandra Bradner, Independent Scholar
“Current Issues in the Philosophy of Biology”
Thursday, Oct. 25, 3:30 p.m.  Student Center 230
Co-sponsored with the Department of Biology

James Otteson, Yeshiva University
“Judgment, Dignity, and Capitalism”
Thursday, Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m., Center Theater (Student Center)
Co-sponsored with the Department of Economics

All events free and open to the public
Sponsored by the Philosophy Department