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The Philosophy and Humanities Department presents its semiannual colloquia, encouraging critical thinking and discussion in the discipline. All sessions are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, October 1
“The Politics and Promise of Diversity in Philosophy”
Colette Davenport, philosophy major
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Ketchum Hall 313

Thursday, October 9
“Acting with Cartesian Resolve”
Kimberly A. Blessing, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy, with commentator Colette Davenport, philosophy major
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Rockwell Hall, Metcalf Room

Wednesday, October 15
“Use of Student Feedback on Reflection Papers to Assess Critical Thinking”
Marianne Ferguson, Ph.D., professor of religious studies
2:00–4:00 p.m.
E. H. Butler Library 208

Thursday, October 30
“Oedipus at the Trial of Socrates”
George T. Hole, Ph.D., SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Philosophy, with commentator Eric Umphreyville, philosophy major
3:00–5:00 p.m.
E. H. Butler Library 210

Wednesday, November 5
“Who Wrote the Bible?”
Allen Podet, Ph.D., professor of religious studies, with commentators Yusuf Pratt, economics major; Matthew Abrantes, graduate student in history; Mark Abell, history education major; and Brenden Switzer, social studies education major
2:00–4:00 p.m.
E. H. Butler Library 208

Wednesday, November 12
“Respect Thy Neighbor”
John Draeger, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy, with commentator Joniel Howard, philosophy major
2:00–4:00 p.m.
E. H. Butler Library 208

Thursday, November 20
“Untainted Dependency: An Answer to the Epistemological Challenges”
Julian Cole, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Rockwell Hall, Metcalf Room