Category: Philosophy
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Raymond Boisvert, Siena College – Gratitude and Giving Thanks
Are we thankful for the Earth? Raymond Boisvert, professor of philosophy at Siena College, explores whether we do enough to give back to the planet that gives us life. Educated in Rhode Island, Switzerland, the University of Toronto and Emory University in Atlanta, Raymond Boisvert made his academic reputation with two books on the American…
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Heather Reid, Morningside College – Commercialism of the Olympics
Is commercialism affecting the spirit of the Olympics Games? Heather Reid, professor and scholar of the philosophy of sport at Morningside College, discusses this issue. Heather Reid is a scholar of the philosophy of sport at Morningside College in Iowa https://www.morningside.edu/ and is the author of six books related to sports philosophy and the Olympics.…
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Robert Rosenberger, Georgia Tech University – Phantom Vibration Syndrome
How many phantom texts have you gotten today? Robert Rosenberger, assistant professor of philosophy at Georgia Tech University, examines why we think our phone is vibrating in our pocket, even though it’s just in our head. Robert Rosenberger is an assistant professor in the School of Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Working…
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John Turri, University of Waterloo – Moral Obligations
What we think of as common sense morality may need some updating. John Turri, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Waterloo, explains how what we ought to do may not always be what we can do. I’m a philosopher and cognitive scientist at the University of Waterloo. My current research focuses on social…
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Jason D’Cruz, University at Albany – Self Deception
Can you deceive yourself? Jason D’Cruz, assistant professor in the philosophy department at the University at Albany, confronts the complexity of self-deception. Jason D’Cruz is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University at Albany, State University of New York. His work primarily in ethics and moral psychology on the topics of promising,…
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Valerio Scarani, National University of Singapore – Quantum Randomness
Quantum physics deals with some fascinatingly abstract concepts. Valerio Scarani, Professor in the Department of Physics and Principal Investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore, delves into his complex research. Dr Valerio Scarani is an expert in theoretical quantum physics, doing research that spans from abstract topics in quantum correlations to assessment…
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Martin Krieger, USC – Creativity, Innovation, and Entreprenuers
Who fosters the best entrepreneurs? Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, provides a close look at the nature of innovation, creativity, and the creation of entrepreneurs. Martin H. Krieger is professor of planning at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. He is trained…
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Susan Schneider, UCONN – Artificial Alien Life
We all have a mental image of what we assume aliens will look like. Susan Schneider, philosophy professor at the University of Connecticut, has some deeper theories about first contact. Dr. Susan Schneider is a professor of philosophy at UCONN. Her work is on the nature of the self and mind, in which she examines…
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Paul Gaffney, St. John’s University – The Meaning of Competition
Competition is a huge driver of human action. Paul Gaffney, chair of the philosophy department at St. John’s University, offers a compelling analysis of the meaning of competition. Dr. Paul Gaffney was born and raised in Syracuse, NY. He earned a B.S. in Biology from Niagara University, and was a member of the basketball team;…
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Terry Godlove, Hofstra University – Kant’s Religious Philosophy
Immanuel Kant endures as one of the brightest philosophical minds the world has ever seen. Dr. Terry Godlove, professor of philosophy at Hofstra University, profiles Kant’s views on religion. Dr. Terry Godlove, associate dean for First-Year Programs and professor of philosophy and religion at Hofstra University, is the author of Kant and the Meaning of…