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"Philosophy is an attempt to think without arbitrariness or dogmatism about the fundamental issues."
---William James
 
One of the core disciplines of the liberal arts, philosophy provides a unique perspective on human and social problems. As a critical and an integrative discipline, it collects and analyzes the questions that arise from the basic principles of all areas of knowledge. Colby's program features a sequence of courses dealing with intellectual and philosophical history, as well as courses treating the major philosophical issues.
 
 
 
 
Spring 2008 Philosophy Colloquium Series

Monday, March 17:
Professor Diane Perpich (Clemson University)
"Can Responsibility be Infinite?  Taking Another Look at Levinas"
Lovejoy 215, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 3:
Professor Marjorie Miller (SUNY Purchase)
"Who am I?  Who are we?  Identity and Social Change in John Dewey and Confucian Philosophy"
Lovejoy 215, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 24:
Professor Michael Gilbert (York University)
"Natural Normativity: Argumentation Theory as an Engaged Discipline"
Lovejoy 215, 4:00 p.m.