Philosopher’s Café: Science Literacy

Tonight (Monday October 20, 2014)  I am pleased to moderate a “Philosopher’s Café” on the topic of Science Literacy. These events are sponsored by SFU Continuing Studies and are free to the public.

The catalyst for tonight:

There has been (another) recent upsurge of interest in science education. How should we determine what science is taught in schools? How much science education should be compulsory? What does it mean to be a scientifically literate person?

Details:

19:00-20:30

The Gathering Place, Living room, 1100–2253 Leigh Square Pl., Port Coquitlam | Map

Please note that this is not a lecture or a class. It is an opportunity for  people to come together and discuss a topic of interest.

From the Philosopher’s Café program website:

Philosophers’ Café is a series of informal public discussions in libraries, cafés and restaurants throughout Metro Vancouver. The cafés, which are open to everyone, have brought dialogue and discussion to thousands of people who are interested in exploring issues from the absurd to the sublime. To learn more about the Philosophers’ Café, please visit their website.