Events

Jake Blount '17 will give a lunch talk sharing about his research and current projects.

A Community Conversation on Inclusive Language RSVP for Chipotle lunch by 4/7 Hey guys! Ooops, can we say that? Or should we say “people” or “folks” to be more inclusive? Inclusive language aims to foster belonging by respecting diverse identities. However, the practice of using or enforcing inclusive language can raise eyebrows – or hackles. Some people argue that these guidelines may feel overly prescriptive, hinder open dialogue, or create social barriers for people from different cultures or economic classes. Others see inclusive language a...

“Defending the Democratic Backstage: Jeremy Bentham's Sotimion as a Critique of Surveillance”  Kristen Collins, Senior Fellow with the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University While twenty-first century digital technologies have expanded our political possibilities today, they also subject us to unprecedented mass surveillance: from each other, from private companies, and from state governments around the world. Consequently, our d...

Public Philosophy Lunch with Hannah Arendt.  More info to follow...

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