Monday, April 23, 2007

TTU Graduate Philosophy Conference

TTU's first Graduate Student Philosophy Conference begins this Friday at Noon. The topic of the conference is "The Philosophy of Love"; we'll have talks from visiting speakers on romantic love, monogamy, marriage, forgiveness, and more.

On Friday afternoon Andrea Westlund will present the keynote address, entitled "Love and Shared Identity." 5:15 pm, English/Philosophy Room LH01. Professor Westlund (Ph.D. University of Michigan) is a specialist in feminist philosophy, social and political philosophy, ethics, and moral psychology. Her current research is on the moral psychology of friendship and love, with a particular focus on personal autonomy, joint deliberation, and the formation of shared interests and identities.

For more information visit:

http://www.orgs.ttu.edu/philosophygsa/PhilofLove.htm

Or contact Rachel Myers.

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