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Philosophy for Lunch

October 19, 2017, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Location Schmitt Hall - 104
SponsorPhilosophy DepartmentCostFreeMore Informationhttp:/‌/‌www.montclair.edu/‌chss/‌philosophy/‌events/‌Posted InCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences
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October 19: Political Animals: Neither Beasts nor Gods

11:45AM–12:45PM 

Schmitt Hall, Room 104

Aristotle argues that human beings are the most ​aggregative kind of animal: ​we are political animals—zoon politikon. We have a natural impulse, as well as a natural aptitude, to live together as city-state or polis. Aristotle even goes as far to say that a life lived outside a polis is not fully human, and that anyone who does not need a ​polis​ ​​is “either a beast or a god.” This week, we will read passages from Aristotle’s Politics in order to understand the reasoning that Aristotle employs to support these conclusions, and go on to think critically about the consequences of naturalizing politics in this way. 

Thursdays - 11:45AM–12:45 PM

What is P4L?
Students and professors close-read and discuss a few great passages of philosophy.

Who's invited?
No preparation or previous knowledge of philosophy is needed. Everyone is welcome!

Should I bring anything?
Bring a beverage, and if you're hungry, bring your actual lunch.

Brought to you by the Department of Philosophy at Montclair State University

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