About this event
Philosophy of emotions in dark times
Join us for two days of conversations exploring the philosophy of emotions in dark times. The event features 11 guest speakers from universities across the United States and Canada.
Friday, May 29 Event Schedule
- 9 a.m. “Anxiety and the Past” David Rondel, University of Nevada
- 10:15 a.m. "Empathy and Solidarity” Olivia Bailey, University of California, Berkeley
- 11:30 a.m. “Guilt and Responsibility” Charlie Kurth, Clemson University
- 2 p.m. “Borephatic Engagement: Attention, Boredom, and the Phenomenology of Digital Experience” Andreas Elpidorou, University of Louisville
- 3:15 p.m. “Shame and Stigma from the Margins of Philosophy” Mariana Alessandri, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Saturday, May 30 Event Schedule
- 9 a.m. “Fear and Solidarity in Times of Political Chaos” Arina Pismenny, University of Nevada
- 10:15 a.m. “MINE or OURS? Emotions in Dark Times?” Batja Mesquita, University of Leuven
- 11:30 a.m. “Race, Hatred, and the Preservation of Ignorance” Noell Birondo, University of Texas at El Paso
- 2 p.m. “Where the Light is Kept Burning: The Value of Despair” Krista Thomason, Swarthmore College
- 3:15 p.m. “Illumination in Dark Times” Ronald de Sousa, University of Toronto
- 4:30 p.m. “Smiling in Dark Times” Trip Glazer, University of Dayton
Additional information
- Attendance type: In person
- Cost: Free
- Event type: Lectures & Seminars