Department Colloquium with Shane Epting
Start Date/Time:
September 22, 2023 at
1:30 PM
End Date/Time:
September 22, 2023 at
3:30 PM
Location: Lovejoy Library 3rd Floor Conference Room
Philosophy Department Colloquium with Dr. Shane Epting
Lovejoy Library 3rd Floor Conference Room
Friday, September 22, 2023 | 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Talk Title: Do Cities Exist?
There are several ways to define cities. However, no popular views hold that cities do not exist. While this presentation does not make this claim per se, it shows significant reasons that allow such a position to advance. In turn, examining this view provides several insights into cities’ nature. It exposes their challenges due to vast socioeconomic inequalities, widespread ecological degradation, and global climate change. Along with making this case, Epting investigates steps to move towards progress, taking philosophy from the armchair to the street.