Department of Philosophy

Fort Lewis College Philosophy Club

The philosophy club is a student organization promoting philosophical discussion outside of class. Students meet twice each month to discuss a wide variety of philosophical issues. Meetings are open to anyone with an interest in philosophy. 

Club Officers for 2012-2013

  • Ryan Meer, President
  • Leah Blackburn, Vice-President
  • Dylan Leigh, Treasurer
  • Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin, Secretary

A Selected Sample of Past Presentations

  • "Do we have a Moral Obligation to Obey the Law?" Dr. Peter Markie, University of Missouri (2011)
  • "Everything's So Simple: Why Nothing is a Part of Anything," Douglas Moore (2011)
  • "When is Affirmative Action Fair?" Dr. Justin McBrayer (2010)
  • "The Intelligent Design Debate," Dr. Martin Curd, Purdue University (2009)

For a detailed list of previous presentations, see here.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Justin McBrayer, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
216 Noble Hall
970-247-7349
jpmcbrayer@fortlewis.edu

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Academic Year 2012-13 Schedule

Monday, September 3, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: “Skeptical Religion,” Caleb Ontiveros, FLC Philosophy Major

Thursday, September 20, 3:00-5:00, Vallecito Room: “Defusing the Darwinian Dilemma: Adaptive Antirealism and Adequate Explanations,” Dr. Christina Van Dyke, Calvin College

Monday, October 8, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: "On Pridelessness," Dr. Jeremy Fischer, University of Calgary

Thursday, October 18, 3:00-5:00, Vallecito Room: "The Meaning of Life," Dr. George Backen, Adams State College

Monday, October 29, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: “Courage as an Environmental Virtue,” Dr. Rachel Fredericks, FLC Department of Philosophy

Monday, November 5, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: FLC Ethics Bowl Scrimmage featuring four FLC philosophy students!  Audience members wanted!

Monday, December 3, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: "Do We Justly Own What We Legally Have?" Dr. Justin McBrayer, FLC Department of Philosophy

Christmas Break!

Monday, January 14, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: "The F-Word in Academia: Clearing Faith's Bad Rap," Mr. Nate Herbst, Connect Campus Ministry

Monday, January 28, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: “Critical Reflections on John Rawls’ Theory of Justice,” Dr. Sarah Roberts-Cady, FLC Department of Philosophy

Monday, February 11, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: "Reflections On Caring in the Academy," Dr. Bill Mangrum, FLC Religious Studies

Monday, February 18, 7:00, Noble Hall: "Living Deeper without God," Dr. Dugald Owen, FLC Department of Philosophy

Monday, February 25, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: TBA, A Student-Led Discussion

Monday, March 18, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: “Can a Life Be Redeemed?” Mr. Ed Cash, Durango High School

Monday, April 1, 7:00-8:30, Senate Chambers: "What Makes Something Possible? A Survey of the Metaphysics of Modality," FLC Philosophy students