Tag: Philosophy
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Brendan Gaesser, University at Albany – Pathways from Imagination to Altruism
On University at Albany Week: Imagination can help you become more altruistic. Brendan Gaesser, assistant professor in the department of psychology, explains. As of fall 2016, I am an assistant professor of psychology at SUNY and Member of Purpose Co-working. Before starting at SUNY Albany, I was a postdoctoral researcher at Boston College in the Morality…
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Derek Turner, Connecticut College – How Science Connects Us To Places
On Connecticut College Week: To find meaning, look into history. Derek Turner, professor of philosophy, discusses how learning history can change our feelings about a thing or place. Derek Turner regularly teaches Introduction to Philosophy, Logic, Bioethics, Environmental Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Biology, The Science and Ethics of Extinction, and Darwin. He also…
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Krisanna Scheiter, Union College – Aristotle on the Virtue of Vengeance
On Union College Week: Revenge is a dish best served cold; but should it be served at all? Krisanna Scheiter, associate professor of philosophy, looks into whether any good can come from getting even. Krisanna M. Scheiter is associate professor of philosophy at Union College, specializing in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy. Her main research…
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Timothy Mulgan, University of Auckland – The Surprising Implications of Extraterrestrial Life
Are aliens avoiding us? Timothy Mulgan, professor of philosophy at the University of Auckland, discusses a philosophical viewpoint of extraterrestrials. Tim Mulgan is professor of philosophy at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, and professor of moral and political philosophy at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. He is the author of Purpose…
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Kate Manne, Cornell University – Misogyny
There’s been a sea change in how we think of sexual harassment, but has it been enough? Kate Manne, assistant professor of philosophy at Cornell University, discusses why our attitudes are still not where they need be. I’m an assistant professor of the Sage School of Philosophy at Cornell University, where I’ve been teaching since 2013.…
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Christian Miller, Wake Forest University – The Character Gap
Want to be a better person? Change your character. Christian Miller, professor of philosophy at Wake Forest University, discusses why making slow, incremental change is the way to get back to good. Christian B. Miller holds a B.A. in philosophy from Princeton University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. His main areas…
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Christina Starmans, Yale University – Temptation
The view of immorality is different for children and adults. Christina Starmans, postdoctoral associate in the department of psychology at Yale University, explores why adults and children think different groups of people react differently when looking at the same situation. I am currently a Postdoc in Psychology at Yale University. I work in the Mind…
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Yanmei Zheng, University of Florida – Free Will
Do we have free will? Yanmei Zheing, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Florida, examines the belief in this idea. Yanmei Zheng earned her Ph.D. in Marketing at the University of Florida. Her major research interests are intrinsic motivation and agency, with a focus on their implications for consumer choice and consumer welfare. Her research…
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Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Creativity and Newton
Creativity can come in many forms. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, explains the novelty of this path of thought. Martin Krieger’s current work is on defense and military policy, and on uncertainty and ambiguity. He has done social-science informed aural and photographic documentation of Los Angeles, including storefront houses…
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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…