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Practice Job Talk: Kristen Bell

213 Caldwell Hall

“Revitalizing Mercy under the Rule of Law” I distinguish between two concepts of mercy in Western political thought:  beneficent mercy and critical mercy.  To grant beneficent mercy is to compassionately spare someone from harsh treatment that she deserves.  To grant … Read more

Practice Job Talk: Vida Yao

213 Caldwell Hall

Grace & Graciousness: Goodness in Loving the Bad   Grace is love that is not fully explained by the excellence of its objects. Indeed, as I will argue, one can experience forms of grace toward an object in full awareness … Read more

Work in Progress Talk: Chris Blake-Turner

213 Caldwell Hall

Chris Blake-Turner will present, "Killing, Letting Die, and Moral Luck". All graduate students are encouraged to attend; lunch will be provided.