Philosophy

This event will feature an hour and a half panel discussion on the ethical and psychological dimensions of climate change: What are the responsibilities of those who know about the extent of the threat? Are they obligated to trumpet it at every opportunity, and/or massively alter their normal mode of living? How does one manage the anxiety and despair that attends an understanding of the bleakness of the science? How do we address not just scientific denial but emotional disavowal of climate reality?

Prof. Ned Markosian, University of Massachusetts Amherst will speak about viewing novels (and poems and perhaps musical compositions) as abstract or concrete artifacts.

The event begins with a performance from local improvising ensemble Pantet (comprised of several faculty, staff, and local community members), and ends with an open discussion about the philosophical foundations of freely improvised music.

A conference sponsored by the Alliance to Advance Liberal Arts Colleges (AALAC). For the full program please visit http://go.middlebury.edu/ead/

A conference sponsored by the Alliance to Advance Liberal Arts Colleges (AALAC). For the full program please visit http://go.middlebury.edu/ead/

Commencement Reception for Philosophy, Classics and Classical Studies Seniors and their families.