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Celebrate World Philosophy Day!

This annual philosophy event instituted by UNESCO, the 2008 edition of World Philosophy Day takes place in honour of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration for Human Rights. Italy will be the host country of the international celebration, held in Palermo, on 20 and 21 November 2008. Other activities will be organized at UNESCO Headquarters and all over the world.
Click here for more information about World Philosophy Day.

You can be a part of this international event by attending
Philosophy Cafe

Thusday, November 20, 2008
4:30 PM in 4th Floor, Old Main

Join us for philosophical discussion and refreshments!

Discussion Topics:

Time
Geoff Gorham

Human Rights
Martin Gunderson

The Cause of Philosophy
Kiarinia Kordela

German Philosophers
David Martyn

Privacy and Section 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Diane Michelfelder

Feminist and Historical Women Philosophers
Karen Warren

Philosophy of Math
Janet Folina and Geoff Gorham

Philosophy of Science
Janet Folina and Geoff Gorham

Pick a Topic!
Philosophy Seniors

More topics to come!

 


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