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UPCOMING EVENTS
John Henry Newman's Critique of Liberalism: Lessons from the Aristotelian Tradition
Oct 9
John Henry Newman's Critique of Liberalism: Lessons from the Aristotelian Tradition

University of Michigan

A lecture by Prof. Joshua Hochschild (Mount St. Mary’s University)

Thursday, October 9

Time TBD

Location TBD

This lecture is free and open to the public.

A Thomistic Take on Disordered Emotions
Nov 7
A Thomistic Take on Disordered Emotions

University of Michigan

A lecture by Sr. Anna Wray, OP (Catholic University of America)

Time TBD

Location TBD

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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PAST EVENTS
Astrology: Why Did Medieval Philosophers Study It?
Sep 19
Astrology: Why Did Medieval Philosophers Study It?

University of Michigan

A lecture by Fr. Ambrose Little, OP (Dominican House of Studies)

Time TBD

Location TBD

This lecture is free and open to the public.

The Cardinal Virtues and the Natural Law: How to Live the Good Life Well
Mar 17
The Cardinal Virtues and the Natural Law: How to Live the Good Life Well

University of Michigan

A lecture by Prof. Erik Dempsey (University of Texas at Austin)

CHEM 1600

This lecture is free and open to the public.

How to be a Good Friend: Combatting Envy and Apathy and Exercising Love and Wisdom
Feb 21
How to be a Good Friend: Combatting Envy and Apathy and Exercising Love and Wisdom

University of Michigan

A lecture by Prof. W. Scott Cleveland (University of Mary)

Chem 1300

This lecture is free and open to the public.

God and Suffering: How Could God Allow Evil?
Jan 17
God and Suffering: How Could God Allow Evil?

University of Michigan

A lecture by Rev. Thomas Petri O.P. (Dominican House of Studies)

CHEM 1300

This lecture is free and open to the public.

The Beauty of the Catholic Sacramental View
Nov 18
The Beauty of the Catholic Sacramental View

University of Michigan

A lecture by Sr. Albert Marie Surmanski, O.P. (University of St. Thomas)

East Hall 1360

This lecture is free and open to the public.

J.R.R. Tolkien and the Catholic View of the Lord of the Rings
Oct 16
J.R.R. Tolkien and the Catholic View of the Lord of the Rings

University of Michigan

A lecture by Prof. Paul Gondreau (Providence College)

Wednesday, October 16th

6:30 PM

East Hall 1360

This lecture is free and open to the public.

If Your Head Causes You to Sin
Oct 3
If Your Head Causes You to Sin

University of Michigan

A lecture by Fr. Gregory Pine (The Dominican House of Studies)

Thursday, October 3rd

6:30 PM

Location TBD

This lecture is free and open to the public.

OTHER EVENTS

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The Anatomy of a Conversion: Nicolaus Steno and the Search for Certainty in the Scientific Revolution
Sep 30
The Anatomy of a Conversion: Nicolaus Steno and the Search for Certainty in the Scientific Revolution

Harvard University

A lecture by Dr. Nuno Castel-Branco (All Souls College, Oxford)

CGIS South S020

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Finding Meaning Amidst Chaos Or: Why Get Out of Bed in the Morning?
Sep 30
Finding Meaning Amidst Chaos Or: Why Get Out of Bed in the Morning?

University of Galway

A lecture by Dr. Robert McNamara (St. Patrick’s Pontifical University)

Colm ÓhEocha Theatre, Arts Millenium Building (AMB1021)

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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Why Would a Biologist Believe in the Soul?
Sep 30
Why Would a Biologist Believe in the Soul?

University of Wisconsin-Madison

A lecture by Prof. Jonathan Buttaci (Catholic University of America)

Location TBD

This lecture is free and open to the public.

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