What is the spark for human cooperation? How does beauty bind its beholders? Why do we read, write, and seek the truth together -- even if our search never ends? This event series, a collaboration between Columbia's Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary and Commonweal Magazine, convenes a range of thinkers for a series of public discussions grounded in philosophy, theology, and the humanities. The aim is not to defend specific positions or provide inarguable conclusions. Instead we seek to invite reflection, provoke conversation, and inspire action. It's our way of meeting the political, moral, and existential challenges of our time. The speakers for "Why Converse?" will be Matthew Sitman and Tara Isabella Burton.
Registration is required (below) by 11:59pm the day before each event.
October 9 | Why Converse?
November 6 | Why Write?
December 4 | Why Read?
