Inspired by the works of Frankfurt School philosophers like Theodor Adorno and Hannah Arendt, we'll discuss what makes a fascist and talk about how authoritarian thought and rhetoric can spread in small, seemingly mundane ways all throughout a population.

What happens when we take other species seriously when learning about the nature of the world (ontology), how and what we can know about it (epistemology), and how we should live (ethics)?

Let's talk about pressures on young people, middle-aged people, and old people, and what those pressures share and what they don't, and what we can do about them.

Some philosophers argue that despite their disbelief, atheists can rationally have faith in a god or gods, and other philosophers disagree! Join us for a discussion about the nature of faith and how it relates to belief and doubt.

Resisting evil is a requirement for humanity. Morality, ethics and analysis all acknowledge this duty. Apathy and inaction merely perpetuate evil's machinations, and in doing so, are evil themself. Thus, it is the responsibility of each individual to resist evil, in whatever capacity they are capable of.

Spending time in nature creates wellbeing and might positively influence pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors. As people spend less and less time outdoors and in nature, there is a critical concern about the diminished exposure to nature may lead to less support for pro-environmental values with ensuing negative consequences for the environment. One avenue for the nurturing of a pro-environmental attitude toward nature is through the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku or forest bathing. In this workshop, we will learn the fundamentals of forest bathing from Duncan Murdoch, a Vermont based certified nature and forest therapy guide, who will guide us through a forest bathing experience in Centennial Woods on the UVM campus.