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Philosophy for Lunch

March 15, 2018, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Location Schmitt Hall - 104
SponsorPhilosophy Department at MSUCostFreeMore Informationhttp:/‌/‌www.montclair.edu/‌chss/‌philosophy/‌events/‌Posted InCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences
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March 15: Gun Control and Gun Rights

11:45AM–12:45PM 

Schmitt Hall, Room 104

One way to find leverage to argue for gun control in our current climate may be to examine the nature of the right to own a gun. We know that there is a constitutional right at the center of the debate, but what justifies that right? Is the constitutional right to own a gun justified by appealing to a more fundamental *moral* right to own a gun? If so, what are the limits of that moral right to own a gun? At this P4L, we will explore this way of framing the gun debate.

When?  
11:45 AM–12:45 PM

Where?  
Schmitt Hall, Room 104

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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