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Philosophy Matters: Responsibility Beyond Our Fingertips
In this Philosophy Matters presentation, PNW professor emeritus of philosophy Eugene Schlossberger will explain his novel theory of moral responsibility and some of its controversial implications.
War in Ukraine: Political and Military Ramifications
Join PNW experts for a faculty panel and community discussion about the war in Ukraine and its political and military ramifications.
Philosophy Matters: Dancing Plague – Crowd Dance and the Loss of Executive Control
Guest speaker Christian Kronsted, a competitive dancer with a Ph.D. in philosophy and cognitive science, offers an explanation of the "dancing plague" phenomenon.
Celebration of Life for Saul Lerner
Join us for a celebration for our dear friend and colleague, Saul Lerner. This gathering is for faculty, staff, students and alumni and will offer a chance to share stories and fond memories of our beloved professor.
Philosophy Matters: City Spaces and the Aesthetics of Grit
Renee M. Conroy, Associate Professor of Philosophy at PNW, will present on the aesthetics of grit in urban spaces, arguing that its allure consists in its perceptual presence, historical resonance, and ethical associations.
Democracy vs. Autocracy: A Public “Teach-In”
Join us in this is an important topic! The war in Ukraine has brought the contrast between these two systems to the forefront.
PNW Model UN Estonia Presentation
Join us for a Presentation by Siim Sӧӧt on Estonia's Position in Global Affairs! Siim Sӧӧt is Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia, Associate Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as Specialist in Transportation Systems Research. He will be specifically addressing PNW students who will be representing […]
History Matters: That Time Americans Wanted a Monarchy
Johnathan Swarts, Dean of the Honors College, will engage Michael Connolly, Professor of History and author of Jacobitism in Britain and the United States, 1880-1910, about this Progressive-era reform movement.
CHESS Film Series: 12 Years a Slave
Join us for the CHESS Film Series! This week, we will be watching 12 Years a Slave (2013).
Philosophy Matters: The Problem of Tolerance
Join us for a talk on tolerance by PNW Philosophy Professor David Detmer! Tolerance appears to be an important value. Where do we draw the line? How is the value of tolerance best conceptualized?