Stories Tagged ‘Philosophy’ 
Archaeologist to Explore Ties between Water, Societies in UA ALLELE Lecture
Dr. Brian Fagan, one of the world’s leading archaeological and historical writers, will visit The University of Alabama campus to give the lecture, “Elixir: Water and Humans over 10,000 years,” Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in room 127 of the Biology Building.
UA ALLELE Lecture Series Explores Teaching Evolution in American Classrooms
Teaching evolution in American classrooms will be examined in the Alabama Lectures on Life’s Evolution, known as ALLELE, lecture series Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in room 127 of the Biology Building on The University of Alabama campus.
UA ALLELE Lecture Explores Darwin’s Legacy of Evolutionary Psychology
Dr. Brad Sagarin, a psychology professor at Northern Illinois University, will present his lecture, "Evolutionary Psychology: Exploring Darwin's Psychological Legacy," on Oct.13 at 7:30 p.m. in 127 Biology Building on The University of Alabama campus.
‘Philosophy Today’ Series Opens with Discussion of Justification of War
The University of Alabama will host Dr. Jeff McMahan, professor of philosophy at Rutgers University, for a lecture, "What Rights May We Defend by Means of War?," at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in 205 Smith Hall on the UA campus.
UA Philosophy Today Series Looks at ‘In Defense of Genetically Modified Food’
Dr. Paul Thompson, a professor at The University of Toronto, will speak Feb. 24 at The University of Alabama on "In Defense of Genetically Modified Food" at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.
Philosopher to Speak on Global Gender Justice in UA Lecture
Dr. Alison M. Jaggar, professor of philosophy and women and gender studies at The University of Colorado at Boulder, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in 205 Smith Hall, on The University of Alabama campus, as part of the Philosophy Today lecture series.
UA Philosophy Today Series Looks at ‘Meaning in Life and the Illusion of Free Will’
Dr. Derk Pereboom, a professor at Cornell University, will speak Nov. 9 at The University of Alabama on “Meaning in Life and the Illusion of Free Will” at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.
UA Philosophy Today Series Kicks Off with ‘Is There a Right to Immigrate?’
Dr. Michael Huemer, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado, will speak Sept. 16 at The University of Alabama on “Is There a Right to Immigrate?” at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.
UA Philosophy Lecture Series Brings ‘Weighing Lives in War’
Dr. Thomas Hurka, a professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto, will speak April 13 at The University of Alabama on “Weighing Lives in War: When is Collateral Damage Excessive?” at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.
UA Philosophy Today Lecture Series Discusses ‘Charles Darwin, Hammer of the Creationists’
“Charles Darwin, Hammer of the Creationists” will be the topic of a talk by Dr. Keith M. Parsons, a professor of philosophy at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, on March 4 at The University of Alabama at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.
UA Philosophy Today Lecture Series Considers ‘Do Tables and Chairs Really Exist?’
Dr. Amie Thomasson, a professor of philosophy at the University of Miami, will speak Nov. 17 at The University of Alabama on "Do Tables and Chairs Really Exist?" at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall.
UA Student Wins State Philosophy Contest — Twice
Jonathan M. Cobb, a UA junior from Alabaster, has won the Alabama Philosophical Society Undergraduate Essay Contest for a second time.
UA Philosophy Today Lecture Series Begins with Discussion of ‘Philosophy of Mind’
Dr. Terry Horgan, a professor of philosophy at the University of Arizona, will speak Sept. 22 at The University of Alabama on "Mind and Brain: Philosophy of Mind in the 21st Century" at 7:30 p.m. in room 205 of Smith Hall on the UA campus.
Five UA Students Named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team
The University of Alabama once again leads the nation with five students named to USA Today's 2009 All-USA College Academic Team. Laura Dover, Adam Knight and Ynhi Thai have been named to the Second Team; Laura Godorecci has been named to the Third Team, and Alex Flachsbart has been named an Honorable Mention.
UA’s ‘Last Lecture’ Winner to Talk about Apologizing
Dr. Utz McKnight, assistant professor of political science at The University of Alabama, has won the 2009 Last Lecture Series Award from UA's Graduate School.
Philosopher Asks ‘What’s Wrong With Human Cloning?’ in Lecture at UA
A sheep named Dolly in 1996 raised the possibility of the cloning of human beings in the near future. To address this issue, Dr. Alastair Norcross, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado at Boulder, will lecture on "The Clone Wars: What's Wrong With Human Cloning?" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the AIME Building, room 110, on The University of Alabama campus.
Faith in Reason Discussed at UA Philosophy Today Lecture
A philosophical discussion on reason and faith will be presented by Dr. Michael P. Lynch, professor of philosophy at the University of Connecticut, at 7:30 p.m. March 26 in the AIME (Alabama Institute for Manufacturing Excellence) building, room 110, on The University of Alabama campus.
Philosophy Professor Teaches Us to ‘Think Like a Planet’ in Lecture on Feb. 17 at UA
Dr. Bryan Norton, distinguished professor of philosophy in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech, will speak on “Strategy Amid Uncertainty: Learning to Think Like a Planet” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in The University of Alabama’s Biology Auditorium. The event, part of the Alabama Perspectives on Sustainability and Climate Change lecture series, is free and open to the public.
UA Student Wins State Philosophy Contest
Jonathan Cobb, a University of Alabama sophomore from Alabaster, recently won the 2008 Alabama Philosophical Society Undergraduate Essay Contest.
MIT Professor to Present ‘Imagining Evil’ as Part of Philosophy Today Lecture Series at UA
Dr. Stephen Yablo, professor of linguistics and philosophy at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will present his lecture “Imagining Evil” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in room 110 of the Alabama Institute for Manufacturing Excellence building, known as AIME, on The University of Alabama campus.
Guest Philosopher to Discuss Drug Decriminalization Oct. 2 at UA
Dr. Doug Husak, a professor in the philosophy department at Rutgers, will present his lecture “Four Points about Drug Criminalization” at 7:30 p.m. October 2 in room 30 of ten Hoor Hall on The University of Alabama campus as part of the 2008-2009 Philosophy Today lecture series.
Knowing More About Knowledge Concludes UA ‘Philosophy Today’ Lecture Series April 29
Dr. Ernest Sosa, one of the leading contemporary experts in epistemology (the study of knowledge), will discuss his research in epistemology and his leadership in the revitalization of virtue epistemology in his lecture “Epistemology Unified” April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in 38 Lloyd Hall on The University of Alabama campus.
Is Rover Smarter than You? UA Speaker to Address Mental Capacities of Animals
Do dogs dream? Do cats recognize their owners as unique beings or just something capable of providing food? Could it be that dolphins, elephants, and monkeys have mental capacities that are similar—or supersede—those of humans?
Scholar to Compare Historical Study of Muhammad and Jesus in Religious Studies Lecture at UA
Dr. Herbert Berg, an expert on Islam and a professor in the department of philosophy and religion at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, will give a public lecture for the “Religion in Culture” Series of The University of Alabama’s department of religious studies, part of UA’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Philosophy and Religion Topic of ‘Philosophy Today’ Lecture Series at UA
Dr. Jonathan Kvanvig, professor of philosophy at Baylor University, will present the lecture “The State of Philosophy of Religion,” as part of the 2007-2008 “Philosophy Today” public lecture series, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in 38 Lloyd Hall on The University of Alabama campus.