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AI: Promise or Peril?

On Wednesday, November 4, the Philosophy department presents AI: Promise or Peril? — Philosophers Confront the AI Revolution. Join three Loyola philosophy faculty and one philosophy undergraduate as they examine the dangers and benefits of AI.
The event will take place from 6:00pm-7:30pm, in the Damen Student Center Cinema. There will be free pizza and all are welcome. Please join us!

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PRG Talk: Dr. Tris Hedges

The Loyola Phenomenology Research Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Tris Hedges (University of Copenhagen). On Friday, October 23, Dr. Hedges will give a talk titled "Trans Phenomenology and Erotic Experience."
The talk will take place from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on the 4th Floor of the Information Commons. A reception will follow in the lobby outside of the Philosophy department, on the third floor of Crown Center. We hope to see you there!

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PRG Talk: Dr. Alžběta Dyčková

The Loyola Phenomenology Research Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Alžběta Dyčková (Charles University, Prague). Dr. Dyčková is a visiting Fulbright Research Scholar. On Friday, September 25, Dr. Dyčková will give a talk titled "Adorno and Patočka on Metaphysical Experience and War."
The talk will take place from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on the 4th Floor of the Information Commons. A reception will follow in the lobby outside of the Philosophy department, on the third floor of Crown Center. We hope to see you there!

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History of Philosophy Roundtable Fall 2026 Meetings

September 18 - Mark Faller (Alaska Pacific University): "Plato and Prigognine: On the Arrow of Time"
November 13 - Andrew Krema (Saint Xavier University): "Husserl's Phenomenological Theory of Value"
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Book Talk: Jake Braun

Loyola welcomes alum Jake Braun (BA in Philosophy) for a talk on his recently published book Fentanyl: Fighting the Mass Poisoning of America and the Cartel Behind It. Join us on Monday, September 14 from 11:30am-12:20pm in McCormick Lounge, Coffey Hall. Pizza will be served.
This event is sponsored by the Center for Research on International Affairs

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Ethics Bowl

The first meeting for the Ethics Bowl team will be held Thursday, September 3 at 6:30pm, immediately following the Philosophy Undergraduate Welcome Reception. The meeting will take place in the Third Floor lobby area of Crown. If you are interested in joining the team or simply learning more, please stop by!

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2026 Philosophy Undergraduate Welcome Reception

Please join us on Thursday, September 3 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm for the Philosophy Undergraduate Welcome Reception. The reception will be held in the Damen Den, Damen Student Center and all are welcome. We hope to see you there!

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