Tag: St. John’s University
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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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This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.02.23)
Monday, February 23 Cliff Ross of the University of North Florida is looking at the environment of the Florida Keys to learn more about coral reefs. Tuesday, February 24 Jennifer Maynard of The University of Texas at Austin is working to treat pertussis. Wednesday, February 25 St. John’s University’s Paul Gaffney presents an philosophical…