Philosophy Club

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Philosophy Club Meeting

Friday, February 10, 2012

Smith Memorial Student Union #258

Peter Arete will be presenting his paper “Authentically Choosing Moral Character: Compatibility between Aristotle's Virtue Ethics and Existentialism”

Abstract:

Moral Philosophy is primarily concerned with two questions- 'How to live well' and 'How to best relate to other people'. Modern ethical frameworks attempt to answer the latter question by positing a universal law or rule, which are insufficient for all occasions. Aristotle's virtue ethics answers both questions while showing that moral dilemmas are highly situational requiring deliberation and practical reason. Further, Deontology and Consequentialism will be
shown to be subsumed under virtue ethics. Pluralist western culture is in an existential moral crisis. Compatible aspects of Sartre's existentialism is addressed as a possible solution to the crisis and towards a successful implementation of virtue ethics.

Also, if you would like to attend the Pacific Undergraduate Philosophy Conference held in Forrest Grove, OR on April 20-21, the Philosophy Club can pay for your registration as well as any lodgings you may want to take advantage of. If you're interested in chairing a session or simply attending, or if you had a paper accepted, please let know
Nich or Peter know ASAP (havrilla@pdx.edu or pmme@pdx.edu). For more info, visit http://www.pacificu.edu/as/philosophy/conference/

The mission of the Portland State University Philosophy Club is to provide a place and outlet for networking, discussing, and engaging with other people interested in all things philosophical. We address these needs primarily by meeting three or four times a term to discuss and critically assess various philosophical articles. We aim to do so with maturity and attentiveness and hope that these values will assist others in their philosophical thinking as well.