On Thought and Optimism

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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Is thinking merely the inner chatter of mundane beliefs? Or is it something much more profound, poetic, or even liberating?

William Konchak will discuss what Emerson and Heidegger had to say about thought – its nature and its potential effects on personal development. In particular, he will examine optimism in Emerson’s thought and how it may be a valuable means for fostering ideals.

William Konchak holds graduate degrees in three separate, but interconnected fields: philosophy, environmental policy, and transpersonal psychology. He is pursuing his PhD in philosophy at the University of Iceland, where he also teaches environmental ethics. His research interests are varied, and include aesthetics, philosophy of nature, ancient philosophy, continental thought, and philosophy as a way of life.  https://socialsciences.viu.ca/philosophy