Events

The Department of Philosophy sponsors regular and special events that occur at the University of Minnesota. Special events include conferences and symposia with various thematic emphases in which our faculty and graduate students are participants and/or organizers.

Upcoming and Recent Special Events

Philosophy Reunion (October 16-17, 2009)

The Department of Philosophy is hosting a reunion on October 16 and 17 that will include colloquia on philosophy of science and medical ethics, a panel discussion on health care, short presentations by faculty on recent research endeavors, updates on the department's plans for the future, and (of course) lots of good food and conversation. More information...

Upcoming Colloquia

- Title: Living with Boredom, Cheshire Calhoun, Arizona State University
- 02/05/2010 3:30 PM
- Location: TBA Carlson School of Management
- In Praise of Causal Mechanisms: Ned Hall, Harvard University (Phil)
- 02/26/2010 3:30 PM
- Location: to be arranged Carlson School of Management
- Title: TBA; Noel Carroll, Temple University
- 03/12/2010 3:30 PM
- Location: TBA Carlson School of Management

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Colloquia - General Information

Department of Philosophy Colloquia

Philosophers investigating a diversity of topics present their latest research findings.
Fridays at 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Rooms to be announced.

Minnesota Center for the Philosophy of Science (MCPS) & History of Science and Technology (HST) Colloquia

Weekly presentations on topics in the history and philosophy of science.
3:30 p.m. in 131 Physics, unless otherwise noted.

Next Departmental Colloquium

Living with Boredom
Cheshire Calhoun, Arizona State University, Department of Philosophy

Further Information

Professional Profile

Cheshire Calhoun works in the areas of normative ethics, moral psychology, feminist philosophy, and lesbian and gay studies. Her publications include "Feminism, the Family, and the Politics of the Closet" (Oxford, 2000), two edited collections, "What is an Emotion?" (coedited with Robert C. Solomon, Oxford, 1984), "Setting the Moral Compass: Essays by Women Philosophers" (Oxford, 2004), and essays on forgiveness, integrity, shame, common decency, and civility.

Other Events

Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science Events