Philosophy in the Community: Department of Philosophy, University of Saskatchewan

Philosophy in the Community: 2007-2008 Schedule

September 12	Meaning, Prejudice and Understanding: What is Hermeneutics? Presenter: Professor Eric Dayton Hermeneutics, the art of interpretation, comes from a Greek word related to Hermes, the messenger of the gods. But how can we understand Hermes' message? How do we interpret and understand others (the unknown speaker, our neighbour, ourselves?
October 10	Is Reality Subjective? Professor David Crossley
November 14	"Hey, buddy! Your karma just ran over my dogma!" Buddhist Views of Truth, Personhood, and Socially Responsible Action Professor James Mullens, Department of Religious Studies
December 12	Problems of the Will: Understanding Freedom Professor Emer O’Hagan
January 9	Is the Self a Fiction? Professor Rhonda Anderson
February 13	Love, Liberty, and Monogamy Professor Sarah Hoffman
March 12	Justice and International Affairs Professor Ria Jenkins