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For Immediate Release
October 2, 2000

UNCA's "What Is...Philosophy?" Series Continues Oct. 11 in Hendersonville

UNCA assistant philosophy professor Brian Butler will continue the "What Is Philosophy?" Lecture Series with a talk on "What Do We Do When Good Ideas Don’t Work? What is Pragmatism?" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at UNCA’s Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville. An open discussion will follow his talk.

The program is the third lecture in the 10-part series sponsored by the Institute for Applied Philosophy in conjunction with UNCA’s Philosophy Department. The series promotes better understanding of philosophy for the general public and explores some specific areas philosophy is at work in people’s lives. This series is open to the public. A donation of $5 will be suggested at the door.

For directions, call the Kellogg Center at 828/890-2821. For more information about the series, call the Institute for Applied Philosophy at 828/891-5068.

Media Contacts:

  • Dr. Gordon Wilson, UNCA Philosophy Dept. Chair, 828/251-6349
  • Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information assistant, 828/251-6526

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