Several times per semester, the Philosophy Department hosts a "Lunchtime Talk," where a member of the department, faculty or graduate student" presents a work-in-progress. Department members have a chance to share ideas with pizza, fruit, and snacks provided by the department.
Recent Lunch Time Talks
Spring 2025
Feb. 14 - Nikolaus Kennelly, "A Problem for Cross-Species Comparisons of Ontogenetic Flexibility"
Feb. 28 – Matthew Jernberg, "Who is Harmed by Death? Epicurus and the Problem of the Subject"
Feb. 28 – Matthew Jernberg, "Who is Harmed by Death? Epicurus and the Problem of the Subject"
Mar. 21 – Zachary Akin, “Nuclear Deterrence for Nuclear Pacifists”
Mar. 28 – William Vincent, “Essence, Convention, and the Identity of Persons”
Apr. 4 – Olga Lenczewska, "Kant on Women’s Role in Moral Development and Their Moral Patienthood"
Fall 2024
Sept. 20 - Zack Akin, "A More Robust Robustness Objection: Completely Eliminating Robust Alternatives in Frankfurt-style Cases”
Nov. 1 – Simon Căbulea May, “What Is the Right to Do Wrong?”
Nov. 15 – Yahui Chen, “The Degrees of Standing and Hypocritical Blame”
Nov. 1 – Simon Căbulea May, “What Is the Right to Do Wrong?”
Nov. 15 – Yahui Chen, “The Degrees of Standing and Hypocritical Blame”
Spring 2024
Mar 8 – Michael De Vivo, “Against Intellectualist Skill Models of Virtue”
Mar 29 – Myungjun Kim, “"Is Deciding an Action?”
Apr 26 – Nikolaus Kennelly, “Animal Flexibility and Inter-Species Practices”