Event Archives
2012 – 2012 Events for the Department of Philosophy
February 22 2012
Evolution/Devolution
Feb 22, 7-9 pm | EVC, Room 8500
Science and philosophy began as the same field of study. Over time, however, the two areas of study have diverged. This lecture will look at the philosophy of science and the intertwined history of the two academic fields. Free. For more information, 223-3352.
March 27 2012
Religion, Health and Medicine Panel Discussion
March 27, 7-8:30 pm | Eastview Campus Room 8500
How do different religious traditions approach issues of health and healing? Many healing modalities, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and herbalism, are closely connected to religious worldviews. Can prayer, meditation, and religious belief aid the healing process? What is the relationship between modern Western medicine and spirituality? Join religious leaders and health professionals from the Austin community for a discussion of these topics and more. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Melinda Rothouse at mrothous@austincc.edu.
April 4 2012
Agora Film Screening and Discussion
Apr 4, 6:30-9 pm | EVC, Room 8500
Agora is a 2009 Spanish historical drama film directed by Alejandro Amenábar and written by Amenábar and Mateo Gil. The story uses historical fiction to highlight the relationship between religion and science amidst the decline of Greco-Roman polytheism and the Christianization of the Roman empire. The title of the film takes its name from the agora, a gathering place in ancient Greece, similar to the Roman forum. The biopic focuses on Hypatia, a female mathematician, philosopher and astronomer in 4th century Roman Egypt who investigates the flaws of the geocentric Ptolemaic system and the heliocentric model that challenges it.
Presented by Roy Casagranda, ACC Government Department and Matt Watkins, ACC Philosophy Department. Free. For more information contact Polly Monear, 223-3352, pmonear@austincc.edu.