Karen Stohr, associate professor of philosophy at Georgetown University, addresses a concept from Kant's Doctrine of Virtue. Kant claims that we have a duty to throw the "veil of philanthropy" over the moral failings and shortcomings of other people. Stohr will consider the merits of Kant’s position in light of evils like racism and sexism, and will argue that the veil of philanthropy is essential to our efforts to improve ourselves and the ethical community as a whole. Sponsored by the philosophy department. FMI 207-786-6454.