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Fall 2008 Contemporary Moral Problems (PHIL2325) Academic Advisor, College of Liberal Arts		Some Upcoming Events 09/25: PhiRe Film Series: A Clockwork Orange N 10/07: PhiRe Film Series: The Big Lebowski N 10/23: PhiRe 3^rd Annual Interdepartmental Seminar: “Perception” N Baum Gallery Rm143; 5:30-8:00; Presenters: Dr. J. Butler (Philosophy): Perception & Introspection; Dr. J. Padberg (Biology): Primate Motor Planning; and, Dr. K. Sobel (Psychology): Perception & Causation. 11/11: PhiRe Lecture Series: “"The Ethics of Superlongevity: Should we cure death?" Dr. B. Rider (Philosophy); 225 Harrin Hall, 7:00 pm N 11/17: PhiRe Film Series: Marjoe N 11/18: PhiRe Lecture Series: “ Philosophical Reflections on Artificial Intelligence” A panel discussion with Dr. C. Harvey (Philosophy), Dr. J. Butler (Philosophy) , & Dr. R. Novy (University College); 225 Harrin Hall, 7:00 PM. N Φ Φ Φ PhiRe Film & Lecture Series Film Screenings and Lectures begin promptly at 6 pm & are followed by informal discussion. Seating is limited. Film Screenings: Main Hall, AV #1; Lectures: 225 Harrin Hall Attendance is limited to students enrolled in Philosophy & Religion courses and departmental majors or minors. Extra Credit: Students in my General Education courses may use events marked “N” for extra credit Φ Φ Φ Some Past Events 10/25: Centennial Lecture: “Liberal Arts Education in the 21^st Century,” Dr. Martha Nussbaum, 7pm, Ida Waldran Aud. 11/05: PhiRe Film Series: The Mission 11/15: PhiRe Lecture Series: "Ticking Time Bomb Scenarios & the Use of Torture," Dr. Ron Novy 02/12: “GMOs and You.” International Darwin Day Lecture. 7pm. East McCastlain Hall. Dr. Rick Tarkka N 02/19: PhiRe Lecture Series: “The End of the World as We Know It: The Four Horsemen of the Secular Apocalypse,” Dr. Clayton Crockett N 03/06: PhiRe Film Series: Everything Is Illuminated N 03/18: PhiRe Lecture Series: “How to Be Open-Minded Without Letting Your Brain Fall Out,” Dr. Jesse Butler N 04/07: PhiRe Film Series: Full Metal Jacket N 04/17: PhiRe Lecture Series: “Freedom Isn’t Free,” Dr. Gary Thiher N
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Courses from past semesters Philosophy of Mind (PHIL3375) Metaphysics (PHIL 3370) Human Rights Seminar: Violence & Citizenship (HONC3310) Philosophy for Living (PHIL1301) Marx & Marxism (PHIL3395) Contemporary Moral Problems (PHIL2325) University Studies (UNIV1100) General Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Logic Logic and Critical Thinking
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