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Philosophy Colloquium Series 2011-12
Fall 2011
October 27: Jason Read, “Transindividuality: A Concept for Critical Theory,” 4 p.m., The Maples
November 3: Jill Gordon, “Eros and Homecoming in Plato’s Phaedo,” 4 p.m., The Maples
December 1: John Russon, “Beyond the Limits of Perception”4:00 p.m.,Deering Hall, Room 113
Spring 2012
March 15th, Drew Leder (visiting scholar),’Is Modern Medicine “Too Materialistic”?,’ 4-5:30 p.m., Little Hall 140
March 29th, Ned Beach, ”Logical Lapses versus Deliberate Circularity: Two Perspectives on Hegel’s Logic,” 4-5:30 p.m., Weiss Room, The Maples
Other Department News
Professor Michael Howard was selected as the Outstanding Faculty Member in the area of Teaching and Advising for 2012.
Philosophy Professors in UMaine Today on the 2008 Elections: Two Philosophy faculty, along with faculty from other departments, wrote short articles for UMaine Today on the 2008 elections, and were interviewed. Click on the links below to read the articles or see the videos:
- Mike Howard on the 2008 elections in UMaine Today, article and videos
- Doug Allen on the 2008 elections in UMaine Today, article and videos
More articles:
- Jessica Miller on biomedical dilemmas concerning healthcare in rural areas in UMaine Today
- Doug Allen on Hind Swaraj, Gandhi’s most important book, podcast
- Mike Howard on Environmental Justice and Climate Change, video
- Kirsten Jacobson on neuroses as disorders of the body in space, UMaine Today article
- Jessica Miller on bioethics of the undead, Bangor Daily News article
- Phillosophy Department Newsletter for Spring 2010 (PDF)
- Philosophy in the News