Ferrum Philosophy Conference

Ferrum Philosophy Conference
Plato points to the Sky

"Philosophy, Existence, and the Sacred”

Ferrum Philosophy Conference Photos - April 26, 2003

There has always been a complex, sometimes troubled relationship between philosophy and the sacred. This has at times taken the form of divergences and conflict – or simply mistrust – between philosophy and theology and philosophy and religion. However, to a great extent, there opened in the Twentieth century and beyond possibilities of convergence between philosophy and theology, for instance in existentialism and post-modernism. This conference will not only explore the complex relationships between philosophy and the sacred, but will also seek places of convergence.

Saturday, April 26th, 2003, 10AM-5PM Stanley Library Audio-Visual Room Ferrum College

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Elizabeth Castelli Assistant Professor of Religion Barnard College, Columbia University New York City
The title of Dr. Castelli's talk is "Beyond Sacrifice and Certainty: Religion as a Critical Theory of Suffering".

Elizabeth Castelli Biography

Student conference papers will be given throughout the day by Jason Bryant, Jim Dillon, Jacob Graham, Martha Carter, and David York

Ferrum Philosophy will provide a free luncheon for all participants.

For more information or directions, please contact
Dr. James Luchte Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Philosophy Department of Philosophy Ferrum College P.O. Box 1000 Ferrum, VA 24088

Sponsored by the Ferrum College Philosophy Journal, the Ferrum College Philosophy Club, and the Integrated Programming Board

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