Prindle Institute to sponsor Young Philosopher Lecture Series Sept. 15-16

The Young Philosopher Lecture Series, sponsored by the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics and the DePauw University Philosophy Department, is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Sept. 15-16.

It will feature four distinguished academics who recently received a Ph. D. in philosophy and is open to all DePauw students or members of the public.

On Thursday, speakers will deliver introductory level talks.

“The introductory-style presentations are geared toward an audience with absolutely no background in philosophy,” Prindle Institute Director Andrew Cullison said. “We want to give the community (and the rest of the world) some introductory resources to get started thinking about philosophy.”

On Friday, speakers will deliver research talks. These research talks are based on research papers recently completed by each philosopher.

Cullison commented that “many of these research papers go on to be published in respected academic journals.”

For more information about the Young Philosopher Series, visit www.youngphilosophers.org.

The schedule for the Young Philosopher Lecture Series is as follows:

Thursday, Sept. 15 in Peeler Auditorium

10-10:45 a.m. -- “Bad Power” by Dr. Christopher McCammon.

10:45-11:30 a.m. -- ”How Much Should You Believe in Your Friends?” by Dr. Paddy McShane, a 2007 DePauw graduate.

2:20-3:05 p.m. -- ”Talk: Disagreements About Justice: or, Why You ‘Can’t Even’ Talk Politics” by Dr. Jennifer Kling.

3:05-3:50 p.m. -- “Achievement - What is it and why does it matter” by Dr. Gwen Bradford.

Friday, Sept. 16 in Prindle Auditorium

12:40-1:40 p.m.: -- “The Power Nobody Should Even Have” by Dr. Christopher McCammon.

1:50-2:50 p.m. -- “Uniqueness, Intrinsic Value, and Reasons” by Dr. Gwen Bradford.

3-4 p.m. -- “Who Owes What to War Refugees” by Dr. Jennifer Kling.

4:10-5:10 p.m. -- “The Non-Remedial Value of Dependence on Moral Testimony” by Dr. Paddy McShane.

The Prindle Institute seeks to engage DePauw students, faculty, and staff, Greencastle residents, and anyone interested in discussing contemporary ethical issues in its on-campus programs.