Philosophy

Upcoming Events

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Lecture on Colonial Domesticity by Lisa Lowe

Oct. 30, 2025, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

This lecture examines literary and historical narratives to elaborate “colonial domesticity.”

Campus community only, please.

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“Fewer Rules, Better People” with Barry Lam

Nov. 19, 2025, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Former Vassar philosophy professor Barry Lam returns for a Q&A about his new book, Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion, with current philosophy faculty member Shivani Radhakrishnan. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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“Species-Being, Communal Generosity, and Natural Norms in Marxism:” A lecture by Daniel Brinckerhoff-Young

Dec. 3, 2025, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Philosopher Daniel Brinckerhoff Young (Union College) uses Marx’s idea of species-being to answer a puzzle about how human beings could ever intentionally bring about an emancipated society.