Session 3 -- 1:45 p.m.
What will it take to save the planet? Through a series of exercises, we'll think through what climate change means for the future of humanity, and what each of us ought to do about it. Be prepared for active participation and conversation!
How to Save the World -- Prof. Jen Rowland
Distributive Justice -- Dr. Juli Thorson
In this session, we will work in groups to make decisions about distributive justice via the exercise below. We will conclude the session by discussing what philosophers could be used to support the decisions you have made. You are on the Municipal Council of a small town. The town has received a significant award from a philanthropist for being one of the “Top Ten Small Towns in America.” You are required to give the award to the citizens in the town by selecting the order from which the members of three groups can draw from the funds. The three groups are based on need, merit, and effort. You are at a Municipal Council meeting at which you, with fellow council members, must make policy.
Three Yeets for Consciousness -- Dr. Jeffrey Fry
This presentation will examine the wondrous nature of consciousness from a philosophical perspective
How to Live...According to a Bunch of Dead Guys -- Daniel Klinestiver
While many people today think philosophy involves a lot of sitting around, talking about abstract concepts with little bearing on everyday life, this wasn’t always the case. In ancient Greece, it was widely believed that philosophy helped people live better lives. In fact, many important schools of ancient philosophy believed that good philosophy should be lived as well as talked about. We’ll examine how these ancient schools lived their philosophies and think about how they can help us live our own philosophies today.
Lineups, Touchdowns, and Bats, Oh My! -- Cameron Surdyk
Getting a better night’s rest can make someone play better. So can a performance-enhancing drug. Some people are taller than others; some take hGH. When is the advantage one player has over another fair? And beyond that, what is the point of competing? Is competition even a good thing? Is intentional fouling or flopping ever right? In this discussion, we'll examine some of the ethical concerns regarding sports, and we'll also discuss whether the ends ever justify the means when it comes to being in first place.