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Philosophy in the Library: How Philosophical Conceptions of Engineering Shape the World Around Us
7:30 pm
Philosophy in the Library: How Philosophical Conceptions of Engineering Shape the World Around Us
@ Brooklyn Public Library
Oct 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
There are numerous books about the philosophy of science, but relatively few focus on the philosophy of engineering. Why has the philosophy of engineering been undeveloped in contrast to science? While many engineers prefer to build new things rather than philosophize, a key explanation for the neglect of engineering is an unjustified misconception about the importance of abstract theoretical and scientific knowledge versus engineering knowledge. The speaker will talk about his experiences in engineering and[...]
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Dimitris Vardoulakis on “Authority and Utility in Spinoza: From Epicureanism to Neoliberalism?”
6:00 pm
Dimitris Vardoulakis on “Authority and Utility in Spinoza: From Epicureanism to Neoliberalism?”
@ Wolff Conference Room, D1103
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The paper argues that Spinoza is influenced by epicureanism. This is evident particularly in the conflict between authority—understood as the kind of figure that is impervious to argumentation—and the calculation of utility (phronesis) that is the precondition of action. This conflict is complex because in certain circumstances we may calculate that it is to our utility to allow a person in authority to calculate on our behalf. The paper indicates, in addition, that the way[...]
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