Philosophy colloquiums set

The Philosophy Department will host a series of colloquiums that feature invited speakers from Grand Valley and other colleges and universities.

The meetings are open to the campus community and held from 3:30-5 p.m., in Mackinac Hall, room BLL-110, unless noted otherwise. For more information, contact Stephen Rowe at [email protected]. Upcoming events are as follows:

• February 20: John Alexander, affiliate professor of philosophy, "On Becoming the Person You Want to Be."

• February 27: Daniel Stephens, GVSU Philosophy Department, "Were the Later Mohists Really Doing Logic?"

• March 13: Chris Latiolais, Kalamazoo College.

• March 20: Fred Dallmayr, Notre Dame University, "The Meaning and Purpose of Dialogue Among Civilizations." Location to be announced.


• April 3: Martha Nussbaum, University of Chicago, "Trouble on the Supreme Court: Constitutional Interpretation and the Capabilities Approach." 4 p.m., Eberhard Center, multipurpose room.

• April 10: Christian Lotz, Michigan State University.

• April 21: Hoitenga Common Room Dedication, 11:30-12:30 p.m., Mackinac Hall, B3-216 MAK.