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THEME: DIALOGUE ON ETHICS AND CULTURE. We will discuss
issues related to cultural relativism, the history of marriage, gay marriage, sexual politics, abortion, Islamic contributions
to history and culture, why certain cultures “triumph” and others “collapse,” and role of science
in some of these questions.
Place: M5-101
Day: Regular meetings are on Tuesdays (see below for dates)
Hour: 12:10 pm – 1:00 pm (snacks & refreshments and other food stuffs provided)
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Discussion: Philosophy
and Abortion, Stem Cell Research, Religion and Science, Morality, Nihilism, Sexuality and the Nature of the Soul Beach Planning Meeting & Food Drive Basket Making (Food Drive: Oct. 11 till Dec. 6)
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Heal the Bay Beach Clean Up & Lunch
(Venice Beach)
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Movie "Kinsey"
Movie will be played in its entirety on Tues and replayed mid-way
on Thursday followed by a short group discussion.
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Discussion:
Marriage: Historical & Theological considerations
Prof. Ramon J. Posada
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Student
Discussion: On State Special Election Propositions
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November 8
Tuesday
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Student
Presentations: "Islam: What the Media and Your Teachers Never Told You"
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November 15
Tuesday
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Student Discussion:
Cultural Relativism, History, and the Nature of Culture/Civilization, Trip Preparation for 'Collapse' exhibit
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November 19
Saturday
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Field Trip to Natural History
Museum: “Collapse? How Do Civilizations Fade While Others Flourish?"
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November 22
Tuesday
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Philosophy Colloquium: Gay Marriage:
A philosopher's View
Professor Kerrin McMahan
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December 6
Tuesday
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Last Club Meeting: Games! Prizes! Food!
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