WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY FOR? MSCP SPRING WORKSHOP 2009
The Melbourne School of Continental Philosophy presents:
WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY FOR?
MSCP SPRING WORKSHOP 2009
www.mscp.org.au
Why were universities created? Has that purpose substantially changed or become outmoded? Is the only form of rationality economic rationality? Is higher education a public good, or just a public cost? Aren’t universities hot beds for elitist anti-Australian attitudes? What is learning for? Do we believe in education as the formation of character any more or is the only purpose of education to make people ‘job ready’?
The MSCP Autumn and Spring Workshops provide an opportunity for philosophical dialogue on contemporary issues. The workshops are free one-day events. Our panel of speakers are asked to provide opening statements in order to open up the question at hand. After this, the panel and audience enter a free discussion aimed at moving the issue forward.
WHEN AND WHERE?
11am-4pm
Friday, 16th October, 2009
The Gryphon Gallery,
1888 Building
University of Melbourne.
The Melbourne School of Continental Philosophy is an independent teaching and research group made up of graduate students and academics who share the goal of providing continental philosophy wherever it is needed. The MSCP teaches philosophy short-courses at its annual summer and winter schools. See the website for details and join our mailing list for updates on MSCP activities. The MSCP is housed in the philosophy department at the University of Melbourne. The MSCP is affiliated with the open access journal Parrhesia.