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Philosophy Walk (Part 2 of 3 – Fall Series)

October 17, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm MDT

Free

Please join us on Tuesday, October 17th from 6:30pm-8:30pm for part 2 of a 3-part Fall Philosophy Walk series  concerning environmental ethics, conservation, preservation, hunting & hunting ethics, governance/policy and community.  This event will be a continuation of our walk 1 conversation from September regarding environmental ethics and conservation/preservation and specifically focus on the history of conservation & hunting, hunting v. killing, the ethics of hunting, and conceptual & practical challenges and concerns.

Guest Speakers/Co-Philosophers: Jim Posewitz (Biologist, Conservationist, Author, Emeritus Adjunct Professor of History & Philosophy, Montana State University, Founder, Orion, Emeritus Board Member, Cinnabar Foundation) & Thomas Baumeister  (Education Supervisor, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Game, Executive Director, Montana WILD & Adjunct Professor, Carroll College)

Location: Presentation/Discussion to take place at Montana WILD (followed by an evening walk on adjacent trail for those interested)

Other:  Hot Tea/Coffee/Beverages & Light Snacks Provided

Geared for adults, though teens/young adults are welcome.  No background or training in philosophy is necessary to participate.  To learn more & to register for this walk visit our philosophy walks page.

Thank you to P.L.A.T.O. for helping us to provide this Philosophy Walk series to the Helena community!

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Date:
October 17, 2017
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm MDT
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://merlinccc.org/philosophy-walks/
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