This page contains older Staff communications. For notices dated 19 November 2019 or later browse the news and events hub on the Staff Intranet. Murdoch Philosophical Colloquium 2014 The Murdoch Philosophy Program in conjunction with the School of Arts invites all Murdoch University staff and students to attend the 10th Murdoch Colloquium. The theme of this year’s Colloquium is 'Philosophy Across Traditions' showcasing the diversity of Philosophy across Perth’s universities and fostering dialogue between different approaches. Date: 1 December 2014 Time: 10am – 5pm Location: Brian Hill Lecture Theatre, Murdoch University Confirmed speakers: Horst Ruthrof (Murdoch University): Speculations on the Origins of Language (Welcome Address) Barry Maund (University of Western Australia): Philosophising about Visual Perception (Keynote Address) Miri Albahari (UWA): Investigating the possibility of nibbÄna Laura D’Olimpio (UNDA): Philosophy for Children and the general capabilities Michael Rubin (UWA): Moral Perception and Epistemic Access Greg Schofield (MU): Philosophy, Social Evolutionary Theory & Writing Ethno-History Matthew Sharpe (Deakin): Poetic imagination in Science, before the two cultures divide Clas Weber (UNDA/UWA): Self-location and the Objects of Belief Heath Williams (MU): Phenomenological description and enargeia The Colloquium will be followed by drinks, nibbles and more discussion at the School of Arts common room. We will conclude the evening with a collegial dinner in Fremantle, location tba. The Colloquium is kindly sponsored by: Philosophy Program, Murdoch University Department of Philosophy, UWA Centre for Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Curtin University of TechnologyResearch Ethics Office, Murdoch UniversitySchool of Arts For further information contact: Dr Alan Tapper A.Tapper@curtin.edu.au Dr Anne Schwenkenbecher A.Schwenkenbecher@murdoch.edu.au