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This free public lecture will be led by Prof. Charles Smith (Political Studies, STM)

Philosophy in the Community - Is Liberal Democracy Working for You?

This free public lecture and discussion will focus on a variety of issues in political theory, applying them to our current context as we face a federal election

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Philosophy in the Community is a lecture and discussion series organized by the Philosophy Department in the College of Arts & Science at the U of S. It is in place as a public service, so that we may share the rewards and pleasures of philosophical reflection with the members of our community. Philosophical thinking, reading and analysis is part of the life well-lived.

Lecture # 2

Is Liberal Democracy Working for You?

By Prof. Charles Smith (Political Studies, STM College)

This talk will take up a variety of issues in political theory, applying them to our current context as we face a federal election.

Time: Friday, Oct. 9, 7:00 pm

Place: The Refinery (basement of Emmanuel Anglican Church), 609 Dufferin Ave., at 12th St.

All are welcome.

More information at: www.usask.ca/philosophy/community/

This series is free, no registration is needed. No philosophical background is required; intellectual curiosity is. Coffee provided. 

Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy


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