This Sunday: Next Episode of WHY? Radio: " A Secular Theory of Evil" with guest Claudia Card.

WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life presents: "A Secular Theory of Evil" with guest Claudia Card May 12, 5 p.m. central time. Help us track listenership and RSVP on Facebook. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To listen live from anywhere in the world, go to www.whyradioshow.org. To listen via broadcast radio in North Dakota, tune to 89.3 in Grand Forks, 91.9 in Fargo, 90.5 in Bismarck, and on other Prairie Public radio stations across the state. In East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls and other parts of Northwestern Minnesota, tune in via Pioneer 90.1 FM.

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Should there be gun control? The full debate

 "Should there be Gun Control? A philosopher versus the NRA."

Recorded March 28, 2013

University of North Dakota School of Law, Baker Courtroom

Jack Russell Weinstein

Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Institute for Philosophy in Public Life

University of North Dakota

vs.

Sandra Froman, JD.

Former President, National Rifle Association

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Please come to our annual fundraiser (or donate online)

This is the last year that the University of North Dakota will provide money for IPPL and its programs, so we need your help more than ever. To donate online, without attending, please visit http://www.philosophyinpubliclife.org/donate.html.

WHY? Radio
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all invite you to the

Institute for Philosophy in Public Life
SPRING 2013 FUNDRAISER

April 7, 2-4, Rhombus Guys Pizza, Grand Forks, ND.

Free pizza, cash bar. Kids welcome.

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Should we have gun control? An opening statement.

 Last week, I debated former National Rifle Association President Sandra Froman on gun control. I was invited to do so by the University of North Dakota School of Law's chapter of the Federalist Society. This was not a debate I sought out, but it was an obligation I did not feel I could deny.

The debate was recorded and I hope to post audio or video of it soon, including, of course, Ms. Froman's comments. However, I have received so many requests for details, that I thought it would be useful to post my opening statement to give people a taste of what's to come. I do not have a transcript of the debate, so I can't include Ms. Froman's response, but the event was covered by the Grand Forks Herald. These comments are lengthier than a blog usually is, but we were given fifteen minutes for a statement and I wanted to make the most of them.

A PDF of the opening statement is also available for download.

I look forward to hearing your comments and I look forward to posting the whole debate soon..

- Jack

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Two opportunities to see Why? Radio live! This week at the UND Writers Conference

WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
presents:

“The Philosophy of Poetry”
with Mary Jo Bang
Thursday, March 21, 2 p.m.
UND Memorial Union Ballroom
RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/165548070267239/

and

“A Conversation with Tony Kushner”
Friday, March 22, 8 p.m.
UND Chester Fritz Auditorium
RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/506361526087396/

Both events are free, open to the public, and part of the UND Writers Conference.
Click here for the full schedule.

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Wednesday, Free Movie, "East of Eden" starring James Dean. Part of the Art & Democracy Film Series

 

Why? Radio’s Art & Democracy Film Series presents:

“EAST OF EDEN”
Starring James Dean

Join us for a FREE movie and discussion.

Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m.

Empire Arts Center

415 Demers Avenue  Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-5500.

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Wednesday - "Angels in America" - Special Art & Democracy/Writers Conference Event

Why? Radio’s Art& Democracy Film Series

And the UND WritersConference

present:

“Angels in America”

A two-part screening in anticipation of playwright Tony Kushner’s
visit to The UND Writers Conference

Join us for a FREE movie and discussion.

Part I: Wednesday, February 20, 7 p.m.

Part 2: Wednesday, February 27, 7 p.m.

Empire Arts Center

415 Demers Avenue  Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-5500.

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TODAY! Next WHY? Radio: "Making the Case for Religious Moderation" with guest William Egginton

TODAY!!!!!!!!!

WHY? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life
presents:

"Making the Case for Religious Moderation"
An interview with William Egginton

Sunday, February 10, 5 p.m. central time.

To RSVP or share on Facebook, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/530285650345669/

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[Reader Questions] Am I in the matrix and does God watch Girls Gone Wild?

Click on the image to enlarge it enough to read.

I received the above 2-page letter via snail mail. Here is my response to the author.

Dear Mason,

Thanks for the letter. It may be hard for me to answer your questions accurately without sampling the liquid beverage you describe – the scientist in me likes to reproduce experiments before I come to conclusions. So next time, please send some of the relevant libation along with your questions, especially since today always ends with a 'y'. Despite my sobriety however, I will try to respond.

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[Reader Question] If I take a pair of gloves from the lost and found box, that no one has claimed but I need to keep my hands warm, am I stealing?

I received the following question via Facebook from PQED reader John:

"Jack, there's no one else to turn to, you gotta bury this thing, once and for all: If I take a pair of gloves from the lost and found box, that no one has claimed, but I need to keep my hands warm, am I stealing?"

My answer: 

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