2019 Ideas Matter Series on the Philosophy of Food

Dr. Geoff Barstow
Religious Studies Assistant Professor

Barstow is an assistant professor in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion at Oregon State University, where he teaches courses on Buddhist thought and history. His research focuses on the practice of vegetarianism and animal compassion in Tibetan Buddhism.

Bjørn Kristensen
Master’s Candidate in Applied Ethics, Oregon State University

Bjørn’s research is at the intersection of animal ethics and environmental justice. In his talk, he will give an overview of the concept of speciesism, and discuss several philosophical perspectives on the moral status of nonhuman animals.

5:30 p.m. Light catering
Milam Hall, RM 319A

6:00 p.m. Lecture
Milam Hall, RM 319

Free & open to all