Not a philosophical event, but philosophers who are also interested in religious studies might consider attending the annual Leonard Arrington Mormon History Lecture. This year:
Presenter: Kathleen Flake, professor of American religious history in the Divinity School and Graduate Department at Vanderbilt University (TN).
Title: The Emotional and Priestly Logic of Plural Marriage.
Where/When: Thurs Oct 1, 7pm, Logan Tabernacle (50 N Main St)
This just brought to my attention. Looks like the end is on 9/28. Be prepared!
I am on two committees having to do with General Education at USU, and I would really like to hear some students’ opinions about our gen ed requirements. What, if anything, do you like about your gen ed experience? Do you have any philosophical notions about what gen ed should achieve? Any ideas about how to achieve it?
Rumor has it that Kleiner ran the Top of Utah marathon today. Is this true? If so, most impressive! Excellence in soul and body.
I was heartened to see that the Statesman is regularly publishing reflective essays by one of our Philosophy majors, Will Holloway. He has a thoughtful and thought-provoking essay on sex in today’s issue, and an earlier essay (which I had missed) on faith and curiosity. Way to go, Will! Fight the ever-advancing forces of thoughtlessness!
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