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Philosophy for Lunch

April 6, 2017, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Location Schmitt Hall - 242
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April 6 - Darwin on Scientific Evidence

Join us for a discussion in the Philosophy of Science. — Darwin was very aware of how controversial and how fundamental his theory of speciation was – he had delayed publication of his work for twenty years! He not only took special care to lay out the evidence for his theory (that's the scientific element of his work) but to also argue for how we should see it working as evidence in ways we might not immediately appreciate. We'll read selections from The Origin of Species, to explore how Darwin thought we ought to understand the vast variety of observations he marshalled to support evolution.

Thursdays - 11:45–12:45 PM

Schmitt Hall, room 242 (the Philosophy department seminar room)

What is P4L?
Students and professors close-read and discuss a few of the greatest passages in the history 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—sponsored by the Chang family, in memory of CY Chang, former esteemed Philosophy instructor at MSU.