Menand, Nussbaum to mark center opening
Two leading philosophers will discuss ‘Why the Humanities Matter’ Tuesday, March 8, to mark the opening of the Center for the Humanities. Both speeches are free.
- Louis Menand, professor of English at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, will speak about “The Marketplace of Ideas” at 3:30 p.m. in the On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym, 716 Langdon.
- Martha Nussbaum, a professor of law and ethics at the University of Chicago, described as an activist philosopher, will speak about “Women and Justice: The Case for Universal Values” at 7:30 p.m. at the State Historical Society, 816 State St.
The Center for the Humanities is headquartered in 4217 Humanities, 455 N. Park St. Phone: 236-9259.
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