A biologista dn a philosopher discuss faith, empiricism, and the limits of what we can know
Do faith and science have to be in tension as different ways of knowing reality? Does God explain anything when it comes to human origins? Can science lead to answers about meaning and purpose? Join The Veritas Forum for a dialogue between experts of different disciplines and worldviews. They will discuss these questions and more in a moderated conversation, followed by audience Q&A. Refreshments will be served for the first 120 people who RSVP at the QR code to the right!
Adam Smith Society, Collegium Institute, Doxa Christian Fellowship, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Merion West, Penn Catholic Newman Center, Penn Philosophy Department, Penn Political Union, Wharton Christian Fellowship, Wharton Catholic Fellowship
A Discussion on Belief, Doubt, and Coping with Existence
As students, we rarely talk about religion. It can feel outdated, close-minded, or just irrelevant. Yet for thousands of years, humans have been a religious species looking beyond ourselves in search of meaning. Should religion still matter today? And is it simply a coping story, or could it point to something real? Our speakers with wrestle with belief, doubt, and how their Christian and agnostic worldviews help them find meaning. This will be a moderated discussion followed by student Q&R time.
A dialogue about what the classic, philosophy, and ancient religion traditions have to tell us about how to live a flourishing life. Featuring Dr. Jed Atkins, the inaugural director and dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership at the University of North Caroline and Dr. Peter Struck, Professor and Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dinner from Han Dynasty provided
