Philosophy Coffees

Each semester a series of philosophy coffees is held, with informal discussions among students and faculty, centering on a different question or issue each time. Topics for philosophy coffees are selected by a student committee, which takes responsibility for these events

Fall 2009 Coffees

Friday, Oct. 2:  (Big Red Weekend)  "Is Healthcare a Human Right?"  3:30 PM, Welsh Hills Room, Burton Morgan Building.  Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents welcome!

Friday, Oct. 23:  Topic TBA.  Slayter Hall, 4th Floor, Shepardson College Room.

Friday, Nov. 13:  Topic TBA.  Slayter Hall, 4th Floor, University Room.


Past Coffee Topics

Spring 2009:
Personal Identity
Sexual Morality

Racism and Racial Profiling

Fall 2008: 
The Paradox of Fiction

Philosophy and Religion
Democracy in America

2007-2008
Duties of Education

Rationalism, Empiricism, and Our World
The Ethics of Eating
The Value of Education