Simon Critchley

Simon Critchley is Hans Jonas Professor at The New School for Social Research in New York and Professor of Philosophy at The European Graduate School in Saas-Fee. He is a leading contemporary philosopher working on topics including ethics, political theory, and aesthetics with great attention to literature and drama. His 2007 book, Infinitely Demanding, provides the most comprehensive look at his philosophy where, uniquely, he not only theoretically examines philosophical issues, but also attempts to give them a practical dimension. His newest book, Bowie, combines autobiography and philosophy in an analysis of the pop star’s oeuvre.

Workshop with Professor Critchley

Prof. Simon Critchley
Prof. Dr. Thomas Claviez, University of Bern, Moderator

Registration is required for the Distinguished Lectures Series Workshop featuring the invited speaker (for contact details, please see below). After a short introduction round of the participants, the workshop is structured in three parts. Part 1 allows participants to ask questions related to the speaker’s lecture. Part 2 serves discussing a text by the invited speaker that participants receive as preparatory reading to the workshop. Part 3 offers the opportunity to bring up topics of discussion related to one’s own research or interest.

Date: October 1st, 2014
Time: 9:30 – 12:15
Place: University of Bern, Main Building, Hochschulstrasse 4, Room 331

Organization:

Prof. Dr. Thomas Claviez, thomas.claviez@ens.unibe.ch
For all organizational details, please contact dls@wbkolleg.unibe.ch

Registration Workshop:                       

dls@wbkolleg.unibe.ch