The Philosophy Program and the Center for Ethics & Public Policy hosts a public talk by Dr. Ronald Sundstrom (University of San Francisco) on his book, "Just Shelter: Gentrification, Integration, Race, and Reconstruction." This book connects issues in the U.S. housing crisis to racial injustice. It examines moral concerns about segregation and integration in order […]
Abstract for the talk: ABSTRACT: I articulate and defend the notion of everyday moral stress, or the various ways in which ordinary, low-stakes moral decision-making in a deeply flawed world can lead to distress, demoralization, desensitization, and denigration of your moral capacities. Like ordinary stress, moral stress can be beneficial in small doses. But everyday […]
Abstract for the talk: ABSTRACT: I articulate and defend the notion of everyday moral stress, or the various ways in which ordinary, low-stakes moral decision-making in a deeply flawed world can lead to distress, demoralization, desensitization, and denigration of your moral capacities. Like ordinary stress, moral stress can be beneficial in small doses. But everyday […]
Abstract for the talk: Insofar as contemporary western philosophy engages with the thought of the eighth century Buddhist philosopher Śāntideva it concerns his views on anger. This is natural enough, since there is a rich debate about anger in contemporary western philosophy, often connected with blame, where Śāntideva's remarks can fit. One might be surprised […]
Long before their country joined the war, American aid workers were active in rescue efforts across Europe. In her presentation, renowned Holocaust scholar Debórah Dwork will focus on such Americans, many of whom were women. Some, followed by Nazi agents, learned secrecy as they spirited people across borders. Others negotiated with government representatives. Saints and […]
Jason Zinser began teaching philosophy at UW-Stevens Point in 2015. He enjoys engaging with students in spirited discussions about the puzzles of human existence. Zinser earned his bachelor's degree at UWSP as well. His research interests center on issues in the history and philosophy of biology and in environmental ethics. Abstract for the talk: […]
