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The Department of Philosophy Colloquium Series presents

Helen Humphreys - Poet
&
Christine Sypnowich - Philosopher

NOTES FROM A BISCUIT TIN
Poetry and Philosophy in Conversation
On the Theme of ‘Children’

Thursday, January 16, 2020

4:00 pm

Watson Hall, Room 517

Notes from a Biscuit Tin is a year-long celebration of Mary Midgley ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s philosophical vision. On what would have been Mary ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s 100th birthday, her biscuit tin (gifted to Rachael Wiseman and Clare Mac Cumhaill by her family after her death) will begin a 12-month round-the-world voyage. From this tin Mary dispensed wit, wisdom and ginger snaps to her visitors over many decades. At twelve stops a poet and a philosopher will meet to share a conversation on a theme from Midgley ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s work. The conversation will begin with the poet reading a commissioned poem on the theme.

Poet Helen Humphreys and philosopher Christine Sypnowich will be participating in a special session of the Queen ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s Department of Philosophy weekly colloquium series to welcome the biscuit tin to Kingston, its only stop in Canada.  They will be discussing the theme of Children within Midgley ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s work.  Biscuits/cookies will be provided!  The event is free, open to the public and no tickets are required.

Follow the tin ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s journey around the world here:

URL           https://www.notesfromabiscuittin.com
Twitter      @parenthesis_in  
Instagram @notesfromabiscuittin

EVERYONE WELCOME 

Accessibility requirements? sheena.wilkinson@queensu.ca