Event

Put your philosopher's hat on and head into a Zoom call to discuss relevant social issues!

• January 23: Climate Refugees
  There is increasing evidence of the climate crisis and growing fears of the potential for displacement and dislocation of climate refugees. What steps do you think are needed in 2023 to tackle this global issue and what are the obstacles to action?
• February 27: Humans and Animals
  There are core understandings in Western philosophy and religion that see human beings and animals as separate. What are the consequences of such a stance and how might it be different if humans are recognized as animals with neither species having dominion over the other?
• March 27: Personal Responsibility and Responsibility to Others
  In what ways has the global pandemic revealed the gaps between the idea of personal responsibility and individual rights versus responsibility to the community and the rights of others?
• April 24: On a Magic Carpet Ride … or Not
  Over the course of the pandemic, travel was severely limited. Now there is a travel resurgence. Have you been a part of the return to adventures, whether at home and abroad, or are you still reluctant to venture away? 
• May 29: The End of Liberal Democracy?
  Election results in various global jurisdictions have pointed to the re-emergence of populist authoritarianism. What are the root causes of this political shift and does it portend an end to liberal democracy?
• June 26: Online Learning and Work
  As a result of the global CoVid pandemic, there was a significant shift to learning online and working online. What does this experience mean for the future of education and the future of work?