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Robert Pippin discusses Bresson’s Pickpocket (screening + discussion) 6:00 pm
Robert Pippin discusses Bresson’s Pickpocket (screening + discussion) @ Wolff Conference Room/D1103
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Philosophy Film Club and Liberal Studies present a screening of Robert Bresson’s Pickpocket (1959) and discussion led by Robert Pippin (U Chicago). Generally considered one of Bresson’s greatest works, Pickpocket tells an “incomparable story of crime and redemption … A cornerstone of the career of this most economical and profoundly spiritual of filmmakers, Pickpocket is an elegantly crafted, tautly choreographed study of humanity in all its mischief and grace, the work of a director at the height[...]
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The Vibes Are Off 5:00 pm
The Vibes Are Off @ Wollman Hall/B500
Apr 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
“There’s no arguing about art” is manifestly false. Art is one of the best things to argue about. The question is why. In this public philosophy debate, Nick Riggle (University of San Diego), Nat Hansen (University of Reading), and Zed Adams (The New School) will face off on the question of why arguing about art matters. At stake are two very different conceptions of public life: a Millian liberal vision which encourages the appreciation of[...]
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Kant, Smith, & The Scottish Enlightenment
Kant, Smith, & The Scottish Enlightenment @ Fordham Lincoln Center Campus
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day
 The NYC Workshop in Early Modern Philosophy is an annual conference hosted by Fordham University. Our aim is to foster exchange and collaboration among scholars, students, and anyone with an interest in Early Modern Philosophy.  We are seeking submissions for our 14th annual conference hosted in Spring, 2024.​ ​ Send abstracts to newyorkcityearlymodern [at] gmail.com by December 8, 2023. https://philevents.org/event/show/114750 Speakers: Deborah Boyle College of Charleston Andrew Chignell Princeton University Ryan Patrick Hanley Marquette University Organisers:[...]
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