Philosophy

John G. Sullivan, Powell Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, gave a presentation on his new book "The Fourfold Path to Wholeness: A Compass for the Heart," followed by a book signing.

John G. Sullivan, Powell Professor of Philosophy emeritus, published an article “Remembrance as a Spiritual Practice” in the Winter 2011 issue of Second Journey’s electronic journal Itineraries.

Batchelor presented a paper titled "Walking the Talk: Teaching Toward Living a Philosophically Informed Life," at the University of North Texas in Denton.

By his own admission, the eminent American philosopher John Dewey never adequately articulated a theory of personality. Six decades after Dewey's death, Elon University professor Yoram Lubling offers that missing chapter by tracing the philosopher's developing understanding of personhood in a new book titled The Person Vanishes: John Dewey’s Philosophy of Experience and the Self.

John G. Sullivan, Powell Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, and his wife Gregg co-led a workshop on spirituality for 20 young ministers from all over the United States.

John G. Sullivan, Powell Professor of Philosophy emeritus, gave a day-long workshop: “Coming to God through Stories: Teaching Stories from Zen Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.” at Healing Ground Retreat Center, Summerfield, NC, February 5, 2011.

It’s a common view among feminists that in today’s society, women are frequently depicted in advertising, art and media as little more than sex “objects” for men. But is that the right description? Ann J. Cahill, a professor of philosophy, doesn’t think so, and her new book Overcoming Objectification: A Carnal Ethics offers an evolved viewpoint for critiquing the portrayal of women in the 21st century.