Presented by:
Prof. José Manuel Hernández
Emeritus Professor, History Department
Georgetown Univ.

Caudillismo is a socio-political phenomenon that relies on personality cult, appearing first in Latin America in the IXX century during the course of South American Wars of Independence. Caudillos took it upon themselves to attain power over society and place themselves as its leader. In this position of power, the Caudillo has been a significant factor in the history of Latin America.

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009

Time: 6:30pm – Wine and cheese
7:00pm – Lecture (45min – 1hour)

FEE: FREE. NO CHARGE. PAG welcomes donations to help defray expenses (visit blog for suggestions).

Where: Atlantic Room (Bayside Pavilion) - Mercy Hospital

Please RSVP– Call Jessica at 305 285 2702

Presented by Prof Harvey Siegle
Professor, Department of Philosophy
Univ. of Miami

Prof Harvey Siegel

In his groundbreaking The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Kuhn challenged the common conception of science as a rational, objective, evidence-based activity, and of scientific development as gradual, linear, and progressive. His alternative conception, deeply informed by the history of science, portrays scientific practice as governed by ‘paradigms’ that control scientific practice and perception, but that are periodically overthrown during periods of ‘revolutionary science.’ In this talk I will introduce the main features of Kuhn’s views, illustrate them with examples of several scientific revolutions, and briefly discuss some of the radical philosophical implications of his view.

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009

Time: 6:30pm – Wine and cheese
7:00pm – Lecture (45min – 1hour)

Where: Atlantic Room (Bayside Pavilion) - Mercy Hospital

Please RSVP– Call Jessica at 305 285 2702