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The Center for Values and Social Policy in the Philosophy Department of the University of Colorado at Boulder is pleased to announce an upcoming "Think!" lecture. * What: "Think!" Lecture on "What's Wrong With Racial Profiling?" by Professor David Boonin (CU Boulder) * When: Tuesday, October 7th, 7:30 - 9:00 pm * Where: Old Main Chapel, CU Boulder Racial profiling is a policy that takes race (or perceived race) into account when determining which people should be investigated, or how thoroughly they should be investigated, in the attempt to reduce crime. Polls consistently show that most Americans, all across the political spectrum, find it objectionable. But while it seems clear to many people that racial profiling is wrong, Dr. Boonin will argue that it is surprisingly difficult to say just what, precisely, is wrong with it. Professor Boonin has been teaching philosophy at CU Boulder since 1998. His interests lie in the areas of applied ethics, ethical theory, and the history of ethics. He is currently working on a project on issues in applied ethics related to race -- especially affirmative action and slave reparations, but also hate speech codes, hate crime statutes, and racial profiling. All "Think!" events are free and intended for the public. For more information, please visit: http://www.colorado.edu/philosophy/center/think.shtml For further information on the series, please contact Dr. Alastair Norcross at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or (303) 492-7527. For announcements of upcoming "Think!" events, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with that request. Upcoming "Think!" Events: * Tuesday, October 28th: Bradley Monton on "An Atheist Defends Intelligent Design," 7:30 - 9:00 pm, Old Main Chapel * Tuesday, November 18th: Ben Hale on "Why You Don't Have to Love Nature to Be Green," 7:30 - 9:00 pm, Old Main Chapel * Monday, March 2nd: Onkar Ghate and Mike Huemer in a debate on Ayn Rand's ethics, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, Old Main Chapel (Two more spring events will be announced later.) "Think!" lectures are sponsored by the Center for Values and Social Policy in the Philosophy Department of the University of Colorado at Boulder and funded through the generosity of The Collins Foundation. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ * It's active and moderated. Register and vote in our polls. * Read the latest breaking news, and more. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
