Classics Out of Ireland Series: The Three Aristotles of James Joyce

Location

Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, 200, Humanities Center

Free

James Joyce once declared, “In my opinion the greatest thinker of all times is Aristotle.” In this illustrated lecture Fran O’Rourke explores the importance of Aristotle in the writings of James Joyce.

Fran O’Rourke is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University College Dublin. Besides ancient, medieval, and contemporary philosophy, O’Rourke has written and lectured on the philosophical aspects of the work of James Joyce, and on Joyce’s use of traditional Irish song. O’Rourke has performed these songs worldwide.

This program is in collaboration with the Value's Institute.

The Classics Out of Ireland series consists of three events:

• Sacred Gems: A Concert of Masterpieces by Bach and Others on Monday, November 5
• JoyceSong: The Irish Songs of James Joyce on Tuesday, November 6
• The Three Aristotles of James Joyce on Thursday, November 8