David Sprintzen: Human Emergence and Our Place in the Natural World

Today’s talk by David Sprintzen, professor emeritus of philosophy at Long Island University, caps off our three-week Philosopher’s Series, offering food for thought from noted philosophers as well as brunch!

Our speaker, a leading scholar of Albert Camus, will present ideas from his new book, “Human Emergence and Our Place in the Natural World,” and explore humanity’s evolving role in the ecological and philosophical landscape.

Brunch at 10 am
Doors open at 10 am for an optional brunch ($12 per person), featuring classic Western favorites alongside Mediterranean-inspired dishes, a tasty tribute to philosophy’s ancient roots. Reservations are recommended for brunch. Please email curt@ethicalfocus.org to reserve your spot.

Talk at 10:30 am
This talk, beginning at 10:30 am, is free and open to all at the meetinghouse and on Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please email admin@ethicalfocus.org by noon on Friday.

Childcare
Childcare is available with advance notice—please email curt@ethicalfocus.org by noon on Thursday if you’d like childcare.

Earlier talks in the series
The Philosopher’s Series includes “The Changing Nature of Work in an Age of AI” by Society Leader Curt Collier, who also teaches ethics and philosophy of science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, on July 27, and “Beyond Stoicism: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life” by renowned philosopher Massimo Pigliucci on Aug. 3.

We hope you can join this feast for the mind and body!