The Philosophy and Humanities Department has announced its spring 2011 colloquium series. The first session takes place Monday, February 28, 2:00–4:00 p.m., Bishop Hall 242

Each semester, the department hosts a colloquium series to discuss novel concepts, emerging theories, and new ideas.

In the fall, faculty present their work, which is critiqued by students. In the spring, students are invited to present their work for peer review.

"The faculty colloquia provide an opportunity to learn about each other’s work and research, which promotes collegiality and community within our department," said Kimberly Blessing, associate professor and chair of philosophy. "The student colloquia help students develop oral communication skills and work through papers they have written in various courses."

All sessions are free and open to the public.

Monday, February 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Bishop Hall 242
Inception and Philosophy: Mal-Placed Regret
Kimberly Blessing, Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy
Commentator: Kevin Meindl, Senior, Philosophy Major

Tuesday, April 5, 12:15 - 1:30, Ketchum Hall 113
Human Rights in John Searle's Social Ontology
Ryan Harvey, Senior, Philosophy Major
Commentator: Nathan Grammer, Senior, Philosophy Major

Thursday, April 7, 12:15 - 1:30, Ketchum Hall 113
Of Hume Do You Speak?: David Hume on Personal Identity
Mathew Guminiak, Senior, Philosophy Major and Sterling Scholar
Commentator: Nickolas Beauharnois, Junior, Philosophy Major

Thursday, April 14, 12:15 - 1:30, Ketchum Hall 113
The Moral Grounds of Autonomy
Jason Offerman, Junior, Philosophy Major
Commentator: Nathanial Rey, Junior, Philosophy Major

Monday, April 18, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Bishop Hall 242
Flourishing: An Aristotelian Theory of Marriage
David Whitehead, Senior, Philosophy Major