Join the Department of Philosophy for the Spring 2023 "Philosophy and Modern Life" series. This series is aimed at undergraduate students of any major interested in topics surrounding philosophy.

"For many of us, our friendships are among the most important things in our lives. But have you ever thought about why humans seek out friendship? If your answer is “no,” then this talk will change that! We’ll introduce a few of the biggest questions in the philosophy of friendship: What sets friendship apart from other relationships? Are there certain kinds of people that we should (or should not) become friends with? And what kinds of moral obligations, if any, do we have to our friends?"