The Politics of Aristotle(In-Person) with Colin Cordner Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
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| Overview: In this lecture, we will relate Aristotle’s earlier analysis of human virtue to his still shocking statement that “man is a political animal” (Greek: anthropos zoon politikon estin), and to his division of constitutions and regimes into six basic types – three healthy, three corrupt. We will discuss his conclusion that, given the suppression of politics in most regimes, it is nearly impossible for most human beings to be both virtuous people and virtuous citizens all at once.
Lecture Biography: Christopher Rohde (b. 1983) is an award-winning filmmaker from Ottawa, Ontario. His video The Pink Ghosts (2006) was screened across Canada and was one of the first four films selected for the inaugural edition of EnRoute, Air Canada’s in-flight film festival. Odd One Out (2014) was screened internationally and won awards for Best Film by an Emerging Filmmaker at the Jasper Short Film and Media Arts Festival and Best Director (Experimental) at the 2015 Ottawa Independent Video Awards. He received his M.A. in Film Studies from Carleton University in 2007. He was a member of Available Light Screening Collective from 2006 to 2013 and curated several programmes for the group including Stellar Regions: Jazz & Avant-Garde Film and Raw Power: Rock & Avant-Garde Film. From 2010 to 2014, he was the Programmer at SAW Video Media Art Centre, a dynamic artist-run-centre in the nation’s capital, where he curated dozens of screenings, installations, exhibitions, performances and other projects with many of Canada’s top media artists. |
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The Identification and Care of Antiques(In-Person) with Robert A. Priddle Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
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| Overview: This two-hour lecture is designed for anyone with antiques who needs guidance on how to identify and care for them. We’ll explore key resources for identifying antiques, including reference books, online databases, and expert consultations. Additionally, you’ll learn best practices for handling antiques to preserve their condition, and we’ll provide practical advice on how to properly care for various types of materials. Whether you’re a collector or someone with heirlooms, this session will give you the knowledge to maintain and protect your treasures.
Lecture Biography: From Williamstown, Ontario, R.A. Priddle is a special collection librarian and historian of magic, religion, and science. He earned his Master of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Ottawa and his Master of Information from the University of Toronto concurrently in 2013. With extensive experience studying and speaking about magic across Europe and North America, Robert is delighted to return home to Canada to share his expertise in the ubiquitous but little-understood technology of magic. |
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