50th Anniversary Deans' Lecture Series - What�s New in Humanities?

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Friday, October 12th, 2012
12:30 PM to 1:45 PM

Why Truth is Important in the Aftermath of Violence
What is the value of truth in the aftermath of massive human rights violations? One important reason truth matters is because of its connection to knowledge. To be true is to be faithful to experience. And so when societies commit to seeking truth, they commit themselves to seeking statements and narratives and offering explanations that are faithful to experiences. Whose experiences must statements, narratives and explanations be faithful to? And which aspects must be taken into account? How societies answer these questions reveals a lot about what they value.

Date: Friday, October 12, 12:30-1:45 at the Greater Victoria Public Library
Speaker: Cindy Holder, PhD, Department of Philosophy, UVic
Course Code: ASDS259 2012F E01

Cindy Holder is Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Humanities. Her research focuses on the importance of group membership for morality, politics and law. She is best known for her work on cultural rights and the human rights of indigenous peoples. Her current project examines philosophical issues in international law, including international criminal law. Recent publications include Human Rights Without Hierarchy (Journal of Global Ethics), Justice Beyond Distribution (Public Affairs Quarterly) and Democratic Authority from the Outside Looking In: States, Common Worlds and Wrongful Connections (Journal of Economic and Social Philosophy). Dr. Holder completed her Ph.D. at the University of Arizona in 2001.

In celebration of the University of Victoria�s 50th Anniversary we are pleased to bring you an expanded 50th Anniversary Deans� Lecture Series for 2012/2013. The series is presented in partnership with the Greater Victoria Public Library, the 50th Anniversary Organizational Team, the Division of Continuing Studies and the Faculties of Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Graduate Studies, Human and Social Development, Humanities, Law, Science and Social Sciences.

Daytime Lectures are held at the Greater Victoria Public Library, Central Branch, 735 Broughton St. Parking is available underground and you are welcome to bring a bag lunch.

Evening Lectures are held at the UVic Legacy Art Gallery, 630 Yates St. Parking is available in nearby lots. No food or drink is allowed in the gallery.

Please note that registration will open on August 8th. Online registration is NOT available for the Dean�s Lecture Series. Admission to the lectures is free but you must register by calling 250-472-4747 so we can guarantee you a seat. If you are unable to attend a lecture for which you have registered please let us know so that we can offer a seat to someone else.