Tag: Philosophy
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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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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 featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1269), Bob has selected…
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William O. Stephens, Creighton University – Stoic Philosophy & Death
The fear of death is one of the most gripping and palpable sensation humans feel. Stoic philosophers like Epictetus, however, have a different view of our inevitable end. Dr. William O. Stephens, professor of philosophy and classical & near eastern studies at Creighton University, details the thinking of Stoic philosophers. William O. Stephens was born…
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Steve Gimbel featured on The Best of Our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1261), Bob has selected…