UNCA Continues Philosophy Lecture Series with Talk on "Violence and Compassion"

Melissa Burchard, UNC Asheville associate professor of philosophy, continues UNCA's philosophy lecture series with a talk on "Violence and Compassion" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at UNCA's Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville. An open discussion will follow her talk.

The program is part of the year-long, nine-part series co-sponsored by UNCA's Philosophy Department and the Institute for Applied Philosophy. The series, "Analyzing Violence and Terror," is designed to foster discussion on philosophically significant issues of the day. All events are free and open to the public. A donation of $5 will be suggested at the door.

For driving instructions call the Kellogg Center at 828/890-2821. For more information about the series, call the Institute for Applied Psychology at 828/891-5068.

Media Contacts:

• Dr. Gordon Wilson, UNCA Philosophy Dept. Chair and Professor, 828/251-6349
• Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526