The FSU Department of Philosophy has regular public meetings each semester at the Lofty Pursuits ice cream shop in Tallahassee to discuss philosophical ideas. A member discusses an idea in an approachable way, and every student who attends gets a free ice cream!
Upcoming Brain Freeze Events
Fall 2026
September – Yahui Chen "What is it to be loved?"
Recent Brain Freeze Events
Spring 2025
February – Neil Van Leeuwen "Three Models of Extremist Belief: Instrumental, Epiphenomenal, Symbolic"
March – Myungjun Kim "Can I Intentionally Sneeze? A Dilemma about New Year's Resolutions"
Fall 2025
December – Sophia Arase "What do you mean by ‘identity? What do I mean by ‘Identity’?"
Fall 2024
October – Olga Lenczewska "Alleviating Gender Injustice – Is Basic Income the Answer?"
September – Benjamin Bush "Is There More to Life than Morality? (All You Need is Love)"