Afternoon Conversation Series
The Wisconsin Union
Event Details
Date
Friday, February 5, 2016
Time
2:30-4 p.m.
Location
Prairie Fire Coffeehouse, Union South
Description
This Friday's topic is "Philosopher’s Take on the Science and Religion Controversy" led by Professor Larry Shapiro.
Larry Shapiro is a philosophy professor who specializes on topics in cognitive science. Recently he’s been stepping outside his area of expertise to examine questions about which science and religion have offered competing answers. His latest book, The Miracle Myth: Why Belief in the Resurrection and Other Improbable Phenomena Is Unjustified, will be published by Columbia University Press in fall, 2016.
Need something to do to unwind after a busy week? Join us every Friday for a free pastry and a choice of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at Afternoon Conversation Series (ACS)! We will be discussing current issues. ACS is held at the Prairie Fire Coffeehouse in Union South from 2:30-4pm every Friday.
ACS is a facilitated weekly experience where you can engage in friendly conversations over different interactive themes presented each week.Come and join us for a relaxing Friday afternoon and make new friends. Refreshments are served on a first-come, first-served basis each week—come early to ensure your treat!This free event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff and Union members and guests.
Larry Shapiro is a philosophy professor who specializes on topics in cognitive science. Recently he’s been stepping outside his area of expertise to examine questions about which science and religion have offered competing answers. His latest book, The Miracle Myth: Why Belief in the Resurrection and Other Improbable Phenomena Is Unjustified, will be published by Columbia University Press in fall, 2016.
Need something to do to unwind after a busy week? Join us every Friday for a free pastry and a choice of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at Afternoon Conversation Series (ACS)! We will be discussing current issues. ACS is held at the Prairie Fire Coffeehouse in Union South from 2:30-4pm every Friday.
ACS is a facilitated weekly experience where you can engage in friendly conversations over different interactive themes presented each week.Come and join us for a relaxing Friday afternoon and make new friends. Refreshments are served on a first-come, first-served basis each week—come early to ensure your treat!This free event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff and Union members and guests.
Cost
Free