LMU welcomed renowned philosopher Professor William Desmond, a longtime professor at the Catholic University of Leuven, for two thought-provoking events. Desmond, who also held the Cook Visiting Chair at Villanova University and served as a visiting fellow at its Augustinian Institute, is widely recognized for his scholarship, which spans more than 25 books and a broad range of topics in philosophy, metaphysics, religion, ethics, and culture.
The first event, held on October 13 in the Bioethics suite (University Hall 4500), featured a presentation by Desmond on the relation between philosophy and theology. The talk articulated an Augustinian perspective on the topic.
The second event, held on October 14 in the Bioethics conference room (University Hall 4515), was reserved for faculty. Desmond offered initial insights on the challenges of artificial intelligence for the humanities and opened a conversation with BCLA faculty interested in the topic. The discussion built on the College’s recent task forces and invited participants to share ideas and engage with the perspective of a seasoned scholar in the humanities.