Big Idea Talks by the Philosophy Department
The UAB Philosophy Department will lead public discussions on life's big questions.2013-2014 Schedule
| Who? | What? | When? | Where? |
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Dr. Gregory E. Pence |
"Should We Clone People?" |
October 17 |
Spencers Honors House |
| Dr. David Morrow | "When in Rome... Culture and Morality" |
November 14 At 6 p.m. |
Spencers Honors House |
Dr. Josh May |
"Does Neuroscience Undermine Free Will?" |
January 28 At 6 p.m. |
Spencers Honors House |
Dr. Mary Whall |
"Happiness and Reason: What Ancient Wisdom Has to Say to Modern Times" |
February 25 At 6 p.m. |
Spencers Honors House |
Dr. Marshall Abrams |
"Luck and Chance" |
April 7 At 6 p.m. |
Spencers Honors House |
Please come and share your thoughts on these topics! Everyone is welcome to come to any or all discussions. If you have any questions, please contact: Dr. Kevin McCain (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).
Welcome New Faculty
The Department of Philosophy welcomes the following new faculty: Josh May |
 Kevin McCain |
 Meghan Bungo |
 In January, Matt King will be joining the Philosophy Department. |
UAB professor leading the charge in ethical conversations
David Morrow, Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham assistant professor of philosophy, is among only a handful of experts leading the national conversation about the ethics of geoengineering, the large-scale intervention in the Earth's climate system to counteract climate change.Morrow has made it his mission to inform people designing relevant institutions that any decisions regarding geoengineering should reflect ethical consideration. He recently co-wrote an opinion paper titled "Research Ethics and Geoengineering," which appeared in the "Geoengineering Our Climate? Working Paper and Opinion Article Series." It is part of one of the first series of papers dedicated to exploring the ethics, politics and governance of this provocative new issue. In it, Morrow and his colleagues addressed three principles they feel must be considered when making plans for field studies related to this area: respect, justice and minimization.
UAB Honors Graduate Scores Internship at the White House
Ethan Mallick Hossain, a May honors graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), is a summer participant in the White House Internship program.
Hossain in the White House“When I was selected, I realized I would actually be interning for one of the most powerful and exciting places in the world,” said Hossain, a 21-year-old Gadsden native. “I could not ask for a better opportunity.”He has been assigned to work with the National Economic Council (NEC), which principally is tasked with coordinating policymaking for domestic and international economic issues. As an intern, Hossain conducts research, generates memos and briefing materials and assists with other projects as needed.
“The White House is much faster, intense and exciting than I ever could have imagined,” he said. “I have learned so much about government and the different topics, ranging from energy to housing to financial markets, that the government must discuss every day.”
