Philosophy Dialogue Series examines the concept of imagination

SAN MARCOS – The Texas State University Department of Philosophy hosts a dialogue series of unique lectures, interactive presentations and discussions. Week two of the series is titled Imagine:

Monday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m.
The Future of Humanities Studies and Its Associated Institutions
Randall Auxier (philosophy and communication studies, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale)
Comal 116

Monday, Feb. 25, 5 p.m.
Tau Talks: Imagination
Lillian Martinez (philosophy graduate student)
Comal 116

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 12:30 p.m.
Innovation and Imagination
Jacqueline Miles and Juan Villa (dialogue students)
Comal 116

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m.
Ecopsychology: Healing Our Estrangement from Nature
Vince Lopes (biology)
Comal 116

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m.
Imagination and Law
Jackson Gorski (Texas State alumus and lawyer)
Comal 116

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4:30 p.m.
Education Through the Arts: Learning By Creating
Chris Hanson (education and philosophy)
San Marcos Public Library

Thursday, Feb. 28, 12:30 p.m.
Imagination and Mathematics
Dialogue Class
Special Guest: Gary Taylor (musician and mathematician)
Comal 116 

Friday, March 1, 1:30 p.m.
Talk of the Times
Phi Sigma Tau
Comal 116

Co-sponsors of the Philosophy Dialogue Series are American Democracy Project, College of Liberal Arts, Common Experience, Gina Weatherhead Dialogue Fund, Humanities Texas, National Endowment for the Humanities, Phi Sigma Tau, University Seminar, New York Times, Honors College, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Vice President for Student Affairs.

If you require an accommodation due to a disability, contact the Department of Philosophy at (512) 245-2285.  Accommodation requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance of the program start time to ensure availability.