Philosophy

2nd Meeting of Philosophy Club!
No experience needed!
We will be discussing democracy, power, and human nature.

Building from the approach to decolonization and abolition in the Haitian Revolution as well as from Frantz Fanon’s view of combative decolonization and decoloniality, the presentation makes the case for the abolition of the humanities as a crucial component of the project for decolonizing knowledge today.

Social media is plagued with problems of disinformation, harassment, censorship, and digital colonialism. There is a moral and epistemic imperative for us to collectively imagine alternative futures for our social media communities.
Karen Frost-Arnold, Professor of Philosophy at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Remarks & awards for Classics & Classical Studies and Philosophy seniors and their families at 5:15 p.m. in the Robison Concert Hall, during the joint reception ongoing from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the upper lobby of the Mahaney Arts Center.

Please join us for philosophical discussions of these works in progress, including independent research, on a wide range of fascinating topics.

Chris Branch: “Ancient Insights into Modern Mathematical Anxiety: Why We Should Welcome Being Stumped by the Math We Study”
Christopher Echeveste: “A More Just Way: Re-examining Justice and Punishment”
Finn Helgesen: “Philosophy of Researching Human Sexuality”

Please join us for philosophical discussions of these works in progress, including independent research, on a wide range of fascinating topics.

Cheryl Liu: “Regulating the Emerging Organ Market in the Era of Transhumanism and Medical Advancements”
Alex Maldjian: “On Stoicism and its Practicality Today”

Please join us for philosophical discussions of these works in progress, including independent research, on a wide range of fascinating topics.

Lea Hohenlohe: “The Duties and Limitations of Citizenship: Creating and Applying a Set of Criteria for Civil Disobedience”
Olivia Reposa: “#MeToo: The Recognition of Epistemic Injustice in Cases of Sexual Assault”
Alex Stimpson: “Inside Jokes: A Cognitive Model of Humor and its Applications”

Join us for a screening of the much-buzzed about film, “The Oil Machine,” followed by a Q&A with Director, Emma Davie. Facilitated by James Sanchez.

Oil has been an invisible machine at the core of our economy and society. It now faces an uncertain future as activists and investors demand change. Is this the end of oil?

Following Peter Dixon’s presentation on “Everyday Peace Around the World”, join us for an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the contents of his talk with Dixon over dinner. Guests will have the ability to ask questions and exchange conversation about conflict transformation, peace, and justice. Peter Dixon ’02 is lead research scientist for Everyday Peace Indicators and researcher at Brandeis’ Program in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence, and has worked for the United Nations, the International Criminal Court. Dixon also has a PhD in Sociology from UC Berkeley.

Commencement reception for seniors and their families for the departments of Dance, Theatre, Classics & Classical Studies, Literary Studies, Philosophy, Religion, and Education Studies.