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Dr Kenneally is the Principal and Chair of the School of Canadian Irish Studies at Concordia University. He delivered this keynote address at the McCord Museum as a launch to Bloomsday 2012, organized by the McGill Community for Lifelong Learning.
This debate featured two leading political philosophers: Debra Satz, the Marta Sutton Weeks Professor of Ethics in Society and Director of the McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society at Stanford University and author of Why Some Things Should Not Be For Sale, and Matt Zwolinski, Associate Professor of Philosophy, and Co-Director of the Institute [...]
A conference of the Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Philosophie Politique (GRIPP) de Montréal, the Centre de Recherche en Éthique de l’Université de Montréal (CRÉUM) and McGill University’ Research Group on Constitutional Studies (RGCS). Chair: Alain-G. Gagnon (Université du Québec à Montréal) Charles Taylor on Deep Diversity James Tully (University of Victoria) Cultural Differences, Languages, [...]
A conference of the Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Philosophie Politique (GRIPP) de Montréal, the Centre de Recherche en Éthique de l’Université de Montréal (CRÉUM) and McGill University’ Research Group on Constitutional Studies (RGCS). Chair: Ruth Abbey, Notre-Dame Protecting Freedom of Conscience in the Secular Age Cécile Laborde (University College, London) The Multiple Social Imaginaries [...]
A conference of the Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Philosophie Politique (GRIPP) de Montréal, the Centre de Recherche en Éthique de l’Université de Montréal (CRÉUM) and McGill University’ Research Group on Constitutional Studies (RGCS). Chair: Charles Blattberg, Montréal Self-creation or self-discovery ? K. Anthony Appiah (Princeton University) The Status of Abstract Moral Concepts Joseph Heath [...]
A conference of the Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Philosophie Politique (GRIPP) de Montréal, the Centre de Recherche en Éthique de l’Université de Montréal (CRÉUM) and McGill University’ Research Group on Constitutional Studies (RGCS). Chair: Gretta Chambers, former Chancellor of McGill University Michel Bastarache, retired Justice, Supreme Court Julius Grey, lawyer Guy Laforest, Université Laval [...]
A conference of the Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Philosophie Politique (GRIPP) de Montréal, the Centre de Recherche en Éthique de l’Université de Montréal (CRÉUM) and McGill University’ Research Group on Constitutional Studies (RGCS). Chair: Hasana Sharp, McGill Whatever Happened to the Ontic Logos ? Michael Rosen (Harvard University) The Fragility of Things : Fullness, [...]
A conference of the Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Philosophie Politique (GRIPP) de Montréal, the Centre de Recherche en Éthique de l’Université de Montréal (CRÉUM) and McGill University’ Research Group on Constitutional Studies (RGCS). Chair: Natalie Stoljar, McGill Social Imaginaries, Human Action, and History Craig Calhoun (New York University/London School of Economics) The Telos of [...]
A conference of the Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Philosophie Politique (GRIPP) de Montréal, the Centre de Recherche en Éthique de l’Université de Montréal (CRÉUM) and McGill University’ Research Group on Constitutional Studies (RGCS). Chair: Christine Tappolet, Université de Montréal What is Wrong with Positive Liberty : The Struggles of Agency in a Non-Ideal World [...]
A conference of the Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Philosophie Politique (GRIPP) de Montréal, the Centre de Recherche en Éthique de l’Université de Montréal (CRÉUM) and McGill University’ Research Group on Constitutional Studies (RGCS). Chair: Simone Chambers, University of Toronto Varieties of Religious and Secular Phenomenological Experiences – José Casanova (Georgetown University) A Crisis of [...]
What are the opportunities and challenges that exist for the digital humanities to reach a broader public and to confirm the relevance of the humanities in today’s society?
Irony makes the world new by putting the world that exists in question. Its strength lies in its destabilizing power—it is the politics of art, the art of politics, and the language of dissent. By enabling critical representations of the world as it is known, but from within and against the familiarity of our own [...]
Irony makes the world new by putting the world that exists in question. Its strength lies in its destabilizing power—it is the politics of art, the art of politics, and the language of dissent. By enabling critical representations of the world as it is known, but from within and against the familiarity of our own [...]
Mordecai Richler was never more engaged than on the subject of his hometown. In his work he sketched a brilliant comedic canvas of social striving and upward mobility; in his life he cherished the version of Montreal he believed most bold and open, Canada’s only great city. The intersection of the two impulses, in conjunction [...]
An important roundtable discussion among leading artists and thinkers on the place and purpose of art and artistic production, and the relationship between art and scholarship in the modern world. Panellists: Darin Barney (Art History and Communication Studies, McGill), Margie Gillis (dancer and choreographer), Desmond Manderson (Law, McGill), and Kent Stetson (playwright and novelist) Moderator: [...]
Keynote Lecture/Performance at the conference The Ghost in the Machine: Technologies, Performance, Publics
Keynote Lecture at the conference The Ghost in the Machine: Technologies, Performance, Publics
The Nuremberg War Crimes Trial of the “major war criminals” of 1945-1946 and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 are often understood as opposite sides of the same very modern moral coin: the trial articulating an understanding of supreme wrong and the Declaration a vision of the ultimate good. It is customary to [...]
Herman Melville’s story “Billy Budd” contains one of the most famous trial scenes in US literature. It has given rise to a number of conflicting interpretations which relate to the relationship between legality and legitimacy, or between justice and law. Indeed the story contains surprising connections not only to question about law that have concerned [...]
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti emigrated from Italy to the US in 1908. They did not meet, however, until 1917 during a strike in which they both participated as anarchist activists. They were accused of the murders of Frederick Parmenter, a paymaster, and Alessandro Berardelli, a security guard, at the Slater-Morrill Shoe Company, in Braintree, [...]
On March 13, 1964, an Italian-American and lesbian woman named Kitty Genovese was repeatedly stabbed, sexually assaulted and killed by an African-American man, Winston Moseley, in a suburbanized section of Queens, NY. While Moseley was convicted of Genovese’s murder on June 15th that same year, press attention focused on another set of so-called perpetrators of [...]
In Going Dutch Lisa Jardine traced with a broad brush the way in which English and Dutch cultures were altered in the course of the seventeenth century, preparing the ground for a seamless takeover of the English crown by William III in 1688-9. In her Cundill lecture she will look at events surrounding the 1688 [...]
Join us for a lively and timely debate featuring Simon Brault, author of No Culture, No Future, vice-chair of the Canada Council for the Arts, and CEO of the National Theatre School, and president of Culture Montréal; McGill alum Witold Rybczynski, BArch’66, MArch’72, DSc’02, author of Makeshift Metropolis, University of Pennsylvania professor, and Slate architecture critic; and La Presse columnist and [...]
A walking tour in support of the Mordecai Richler Writer-in-Residence Program at McGill University, led by award-winning Richler biographer Charles Foran.
William Shatner addresses Faculty of Arts graduands at the 2011 convocation ceremony, and receives his honorary doctorate from McGill University.
The McGill Department of English and Les Soirées Schmooze, in association with IGDA-Montreal, hosted a panel discussion on storytelling in the video game industry. Mary DeMarle, Richard Rouse III, Nina L. Sund and Stephen Wark discuss, with Alex Epstein moderating. What is great video game storytelling? How is it different from great storytelling in film and TV? When [...]
Professor Payam Akhavan (McGill University Faculty of Law) and Westmount Public Library present: The Trial of Slobodan Milošević The sixth lecture in the Great Trials series hosted by the Institute for the Public Life of Arts and Ideas (McGill) at Westmount Public Library. (29 March 2011) Each lecture in the series examined the social and [...]
Professor Brian Lewis (McGill Department of History) and Westmount Public Library present: The Trial of Oscar Wilde The fourth lecture in the Great Trials series hosted by the Institute for the Public Life of Arts and Ideas (McGill) at Westmount Public Library. (1 March 2011) Each lecture in the series examined the social and political [...]
Professor Paul Yachnin (McGill Department of English) and Westmount Public Library present: The Trial of Shylock The third lecture in the Great Trials series hosted by the Institute for the Public Life of Arts and Ideas (McGill) at Westmount Public Library. (15 February 2011) Each lecture in the series examined the social and political contexts [...]
McGill’s Faculty of Religious Studies welcomes renowned journalist and author Mr. Lawrence Scanlan to share insights from his latest book related to volunteering and philanthropy: A Year of Living Generously.
This lecture was part of the 2010 CREOR Lecture Series, of the Faculty of Religious Studies, and was held in the Birks Heritage Chapel.
This lecture was part of the 2010 CREOR Lecture Series, of the Faculty of Religious Studies, and was held in the Birks Heritage Chapel.
This lecture was part of the 2010 CREOR Lecture Series, of the Faculty of Religious Studies, and was held in the Birks Heritage Chapel.
This lecture was part of the 2010 CREOR Lecture Series, of the Faculty of Religious Studies, and was held in the Birks Heritage Chapel.
This lecture was part of the 2010 CREOR Lecture Series, of the Faculty of Religious Studies, and was held in the Birks Heritage Chapel.
This lecture was part of the 2010 CREOR Lecture Series, of the Faculty of Religious Studies, and was held in the Birks Heritage Chapel.
Opera McGill, in the Schulich School of Music, decided to invite Montreal-area elementary school children to participate in its recent production of Hansel and Gretel by illustrating the scenes. See the beautiful results of this special collaboration.
Hansel et Gretel s’agit d’un opéra s’adressant tout particulièrement aux enfants. Alors, l’École de musique Schulich de McGill a eu l’idée de recruter des enfants de quatre écoles primaires de Montréal comme collaborateurs à sa récente production.
McGill’s Savoy Society presents The Pirates of Penzance, or, The Slave of Duty – a late 19th-century Gilbert & Sullivan opera. The hilarious portrayal of Victorian sensibilities and fanciful situations remains something of a cult phenomenon – similar in many ways to Monty Python’s dry British humour.
Being part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the newspaper, Le Devoir, this all-day conference brings together prominent journalists and researchers from France, Sweden, Canada and the United States to reflect on the independent newspaper in the 21st century: its role, content and public, as well as its editorial structure, financing and [...]
Being part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the newspaper, Le Devoir, this all-day conference brings together prominent journalists and researchers from France, Sweden, Canada and the United States to reflect on the independent newspaper in the 21st century: its role, content and public, as well as its editorial structure, financing and [...]
Being part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the newspaper, Le Devoir, this all-day conference brings together prominent journalists and researchers from France, Sweden, Canada and the United States to reflect on the independent newspaper in the 21st century: its role, content and public, as well as its editorial structure, financing and [...]
All humans are born to be happy but why are some more so than others? Shaping the self by focusing on future memories, good humour and epigenetics, as well as other brain-altering, pro-social behaviour can help us get through the rough patches.
Clear values are a lighthouse that provides direction during psychological storms and stands as a beacon for the world to know us. Dr. Fitzpatrick discusses how we can clarify our values, the importance of standing up for them and ways to overcome our reluctance to live a values-driven life.
Most people are notoriously fearful of statistics and at the same time are poor at evaluating risks or probable gains. Join us as we look at some of the quirkier assessments people make, how they arrive at them, and how we can apply common sense to statistical information.
The global financial crisis has forced many people to rethink the status of their current and future career options. Dr. Sinacore is a leading authority on career issues and will examine the challenges and opportunities that arise in the process of occupational transitioning.
Motivation plays an essential role in any adult’s ability to stay healthy, recover from illness or disabling events and to adopt health-promoting behaviours. Dr. Muis, a motivation expert, will unravel what motivation is and how we can harness it to stay well throughout the journey of life.
People in today’s society are increasingly struggling to regulate their emotions in the face of growing stress and technology demands. Mindfulness — full and focused awareness — can be a powerful approach to reduce stress and regulate emotions.
Charles Taylor is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at McGill University and recent winner of the prestigious Templton and Kyoto prizes. His address offers a succinct summary of the Commission of Inquiry he co-chaired with Gérard Bouchard concerning ‘reasonable accommodation’ of religious and cultural diversity in the Province of Quebec.
Daniel Cere is Assistant Professor of Religious Ethics and plays an important role in the new ‘Religion and Globalisation’ programme in the Faculty of Religious Studies at McGill. In his contribution to the series Dr Cere explores the relation between ‘Religion and rights in the public sphere’.
Preston Manning is a former Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and the founder and current President of the Manning Centre for Building Democracy based in Calgary. In his lecture ‘Legitimating the expression of faith in the public square’ Mr Manning argues that preservation of Canada’s centuries-old cultural heritage entails a healthy respect for the [...]
Lori Beaman holds the distinguished Canada Research Chair in the Contextualization of Religion at the University of Ottawa. In her lecture titled ‘Limits on religious freedom’ Professor Beaman explores the boundaries of religious freedom and asks to what extent should our public institutions protect religious expression and at what cost?
Douglas Farrow is Professor of Christian Thought in the Faculty of Religious Studies and Director of the recent project on ‘Religion, Pluralism, and Public Policy’ at McGill. His lecture ‘Ethics and religious culture: why the fuss?’ explores the interface between religious dialogue and public discourse in Canada on matters of ethical concern.
Oliver O’Donovan, sometime Regius Professor of Moral Theology at the University of Oxford, is currently Professor of Christian Ethics and Fellow of New College at the University of Edinburgh. His lecture, second in the series on Religion and the Public Sphere, was also the endowed ‘Birks Lecture’ for 2009. His contribution is titled ‘Who can [...]
Margaret Somerville is Samuel Gale Professor of Law and Director of the McGill Centre for Medicine, Ethics, & Law and is known as an international leader in the discussion of complex ethical questions surrounding both the legal and ethical aspects of medicine. Her lecture addresses the question ‘Is religion a ‘pink slip’in the public square?’
McGill University’s Intensive French Program – Language and Culture (IFLC) has an international reputation for excellence and provides innovative course content that meets the needs and expectations of our students.
McGill University’s Intensive English Language and Culture (IELC) program serves as a gateway to academic studies at McGill University and offers an exceptional learning experience including frequent contact with native speakers.
What makes a person Jewish? Why do some people feel they have physically inherited the memories of their ancestors? Is there any way to think about race without reducing it to racism or to physical differences? In this lecture promoting her new book “Racial Fever: Freud and the Jewish Question”, Dr. Eliza Slavet moves far [...]
Catherine Bradley shows you the ropes of costume design and introduces a technique to level the playing field for designers.
There is a deeply ingrained assumption that humans are fundamentally different from other animals. To what degree, and in what ways is this true? Through the classic film Planet of the Apes André Costopoulos reflects on what makes us human.
Dr. Robert Savage explores new ideas and research related to teaching children to read as part of a Mini-EdPsych series called “Learning: A Lifetime Journey”. Dr. Savage is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology.
Dr. Nathan Smith, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, shares his expertise on dealing with life’s stresses, both big and small. Dr. Smith’s presentation is part of the “Learning: A Lifetime Journey” educational psychology series.
In this installment of the “Learning: A Lifetime Journey” series, Dr. Tara Flanagan separates fact from fiction when it comes to autism. Dr. Flanagan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology.
Dr. Alenoush Saroyan, a Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, discusses cutting-edge methods for making teaching both effective and engaging.
Dr. Steven Shaw examines why some at-risk children manage to succeed in school against all odds. Dr. Shaw is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology.
Dr. Bruce Shore delves into the minds of gifted children, analyzing what makes them unique as students. Dr. Shore is a Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology.
Professor Susanne Lajoie is Chair of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology in McGill’s Faculty of Education.
Dr. Roger Chartier is Chair of History of Written Culture in Modern Europe, Collège de France; Professor of History, École des hautes études en Sciences Sociales; Annenberg Visiting Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania.
Four great minds from the Faculty of Arts and four award-winning student debaters from the McGill Debating Union square off in two debates: “Theatre is dead” and “Censorship is the new privacy”. Moderator: Christopher Manfredi, Dean.
Four great minds from the Faculty of Arts and four award-winning student debaters from the McGill Debating Union square off in two debates: “The social sciences are not scientific” and “An arts degree is irrelevant”. Moderator: Christopher Manfredi, Dean.
Dr. Martin Drapeau is a professor of Counselling Psychology and an Associate Member in Psychiatry at McGill, a researcher at the Institute of Community and Family Psychiatry and Project Director at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research.
Dr. Panayiota Kendou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Education, McGill University.
Dr. Jeffrey L. Derevensky, professor in the Departments of Educational & Counselling Psychology and Psychiatry at McGill University, is Director of the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours.
Kim Cornish, a developmental neuroscientist and Canada Research Chair, teaches in McGill’s Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology and is affiliated with the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology & Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Muis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology.
Dr. Talwar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology.