Philosophy of Everyday Life
Spring Schedule
Jan 30 | Philosophy of Fame
Feb 13 | Philosophy of Promises and Oaths
Feb 27 | Philosophy of Jokes
Mar 27 | Philosophy of the News
Philosophy of the News
Mar 27 | 6.00-7.30pm | Elm Library
Did the internet break the news or did it simply exacerbate pre-existing problems? How have the changing economics of the news industry altered the way that news is produced and consumed? Is it really even possible for ordinary citizens to be generally well-informed about current events?
A discussion over dinner, this even is open to all current Yale students. Spaces are limited; RSVP using the form below.
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Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time by watching the second hand of a clock.
Ben Hecht