Philosophy and the Academy

The purpose of this semester’s seminar series, ‘Philosophy and the Academy’, is twofold.  We will attempt to bring together students, regardless of their experience with the study of philosophy, to discuss its nuances and challenges. Continuing this inclusive theme, we will explore philosophy’s intersections with other academic fields—psychology, linguistics, and beyond. We will question the extent to which philosophy is indebted to these fields, and conversely the extent to which philosophy perhaps subsumes them as objects of study. The goal will be to bring students of philosophy together with students of other disciplines to discuss myriad issues with the rigor and spirit of ceaseless inquiry upon which philosophy prides itself.

Seminars, consisting of 45 minutes of presentation followed by 45 minutes of discussion, will be conducted every other Tuesday in Maryland 104, from 7:45 to 9:15, lead by a graduate student or faculty member with an expertise in the issue at hand.

Seminar titles will link to a downloadable presentation when applicable.

The semester’s schedule is as follows:

• February 2: Bryan Miller: Philosophy and Psychiatry
• February 16: Derek Leben: Philosophy and Linguistics
• March 2: Jonathon Hricko: Metaphysics and Chemistry
• March 23: Jeff Maynes: Ethics and Moral Psychology
• April 6: Larry McGrath: Philosophy and Film
• April 22: Matthew Holtzman: Contemporary Philosophy and the History of Philosophy

This series is a part of the ongoing series of philosophy forums sponsored by the editorial staff at *Prometheus*.

Please send all inquires to Matthew Holtzman (matthewholtzman@gmail.com)

More information will be posted as it becomes available