Philosophy Colloquium: Why a Metaphysics of Causation?

Wednesday, Feb. 27 | 4:30 p.m. | MacLean 167 Dr. Joe Bessie, of the MSUM Philosophy Department will present his colloquium: Why a Metaphysics of Causation? in MacLean Hall 167 on Wednesday, February 27 at 4:30 p.m. The famous philosopher Bertrand Russell once wrote that “The law of causality, I believe, like much that passes muster among philosophers, is a relic of a bygone age, surviving, […]

Dr. Bramer leads professional development session for Fargo Public Schools teachers

Dr. Marilea Bramer led a professional development session entitled The Power of “Why?” and “What if?” Using Philosophy for Children in the Classroom, for Fargo Public Schools 6-12 grade teachers on Monday, Feb 18. Description: What if you could help your students significantly improve their academic abilities and their social skills, simply by changing the kinds of questions you ask? […]

‘Why We Need to do Philosophy with Children’ colloquium

Wednesday, Oct. 24 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | MA 167 Dr. Marilea Bramer, Department of Philosophy, will present her colloquium Why We Need to do Philosophy with Children at Minnesota State University Moorhead in MacLean Hall 167 on Wednesday, October 24, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Research on doing philosophy with children in elementary, middle, and secondary schools has shown that there are numerous academic, […]