Conversation with Barry Schwartz on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and "practical wisdom"

Tuesday, September 1 
Speaker, BARRY SCHWARTZ
Professor of Social Theory and Social Action, Swarthmore
Practical Wisdom and Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics 
8:00 PM EST/ 5:00 PM PST (90 minute lecture and Q&A)

Barry Schwartz, a longtime friend and advisor of the Reading Odyssey, will speak to the Aristotle reading group about "practical wisdom" and the lessons of the Nicomachean Ethics. Barry Schwartz studies the link between economics and psychology, offering startling insights into modern life. Lately, working with Ken Sharpe, he's studying wisdom.

The general public is invited to attend and listen to this discussion between Bary Schwartz and the 20 or so members of the Aristotle reading group.

See also his recent TED talk:
http://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_on_our_loss_of_wisdom.html

Tuesday, September 01, 2009 from 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (ET)

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Reading Odyssey is a nonprofit dedicated to helping adults reengage their intellectual curiosity through reading and discussing some of the best books and ideas.

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Our advisors include Paul Cartledge at Cambridge University and New York University, John Dowling at Harvard University, John Marincola at Florida State University, Barry Schwartz at Swarthmore College and Robert Strassler, an independent scholar.

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