Below is the flyer for a talk that I'm giving this Thursday at AUM. For folks who live in Montgomery and are especially interested in this kind of thing, I will be teaching a whole course on this topic in Fall 2011.
“God and Morality”
An MLA Lecture by Dr. Matthew Jordan
Many people—theists and atheists alike—think that morality must depend upon God. This idea is often expressed with the slogan, “if God does not exist, then everything is permissible.” But is that right? If atheism is true, then would there be nothing wrong with theft, torture, or murder? In this talk, Professor Jordan will discuss some of the philosophical issues surrounding ideas and questions like these.
Many people—theists and atheists alike—think that morality must depend upon God. This idea is often expressed with the slogan, “if God does not exist, then everything is permissible.” But is that right? If atheism is true, then would there be nothing wrong with theft, torture, or murder? In this talk, Professor Jordan will discuss some of the philosophical issues surrounding ideas and questions like these.
Thursday, April 28, 6:20-7:35 in Goodwyn 110
Dr. Jordan’s lecture, which is part of the MLA lecture series, is free and open to the public. Everyone at AUM and from the community is welcome to attend.
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Will there be a recording of the lecture?
Sorry(?); there was supposed to be a recording, but the person who was going to make the recording cannot be there.
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