Minot State University
09/19/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2024 12:51
Minot State to host UND professor, Prairie Public Radio’s Weinstein
By Michael Linnell
University Communications Director
MINOT, N.D. - Minot State University will host University of North Dakota professor Prairie Public Radio podcaster Jack Russell Weinstein for multiple events on Thursday, Oct. 10, offering a philosopher's perspective on the elections.
The day-long project is titled "Informed Citizenship and American Politics: A Day in Conversation with Public Philosopher Jack Russell Weinstein." Weinstein will host a discussion with Minot State students in Hartnett Hall 106 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The main event is a talk and question-and-answer session at Main Street Books from 5-6:30 p.m., titled "How to Think About the Election Like a Political Philosopher."
"We are excited to welcome Professor Weinstein to Minot," said Raman Sachdev, Minot State assistant professor of philosophy. "His expertise in political philosophy offers a unique lens through which to consider the upcoming U.S. elections, encouraging us to move beyond partisan rhetoric and approach these complex issues with philosophical rigor. His talk will help students and the broader community think critically about democracy, citizenship, and the ethical dimensions of political participation."
Weinstein is a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Institute for Philosophy in Public Life at UND. He hosts the public radio show and podcast "Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life," now in its 17th season. More information on Weinstein and an archive of his work is available on his WEBSITE. Information on the podcast is available HERE.
The discussion and Q&A at Main Street Books is free and open to the public. For more information, see the attached FLYER or contact Sachdev by EMAIL. The event is funded by a Minot State Cultural and Intellectual Engagement Council (CIEC) grant and the MSU Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies and is presented in partnership with Humanities North Dakota. For more information on the CIEC, see their WEBSITE.
To learn more about philosophy at Minot State University, visit https://www.minotstateu.edu/philosophy/.
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Published: 09/19/24