SFU Philosopher’s Café Series

WHEN: Every third Tuesday of the month. Starting January 19th, 2009 7:00pm

WHERE: Lynn Valley Main Library Community Meeting Room,1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver

About the SFU Philosopher’s Café Series:
Comfortable surroundings for vibrant street level discussions on burning issues of the day. No formal philosophy training required; real life experience desired.

Philosophers' Cafés are organized by Interdisciplinary Programs in Continuing Studies at Simon Fraser University in cooperation with the dedicated, peripatetic moderators.
2010 Topics:

January 19th
Can we trust science?

March 16th
Mind and Body. Do we have a mind that is distinct from our brain?

April 20th
Do animals have rights?

May 18th
Are there any real miracles? Could we ever know if there are?

Everyone welcome; registration not required. Admission $5.

Moderator: Mark Battersby, PhD, has been teaching philosophy and critical thinking at Capilano University for over 30 years. He has also taught at UBC, SFU and Stanford universities. He is endlessly curious about humans and the world, and deeply committed to helping people think more reasonably about complex issues.