Understanding evil
March 6, 2025
Calling Hitler “very bad,” or sadistic torture “very wrong” is a gross understatement. Only the concept of evil captures the moral gravity of this level of depravity. But what is evil? Philosopher Dr. Todd Calder has spent over 20 years thinking and writing on this topic. In this presentation, he discusses some common misconceptions about evil, offering a theory which promises new insights into this important moral concept.
Watch the recording of Dr. Todd Calder's Lecture.
The New Epicureanism: Joyful Living, Food Security & Community Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
October 20, 2023
The Greek philosopher Epicurus believed that the path of the greatest good was to seek modest, sustainable pleasure by living a self-sufficient life surrounded by friends. How can we build an inclusive society that is food secure, cohesive, and joyful in the face of climate change, food supply disruption and global disorder?