Photo Gallery: Roseman Lecture in Practical Ethics featuring Tommie Shelby - Department of Philosophy

On March 1, 2018, the department welcomed Tommie Shelby, the Caldwell Titcomb Professor of African and African American Studies and of Philosophy at Harvard University for the 2018 Roseman Lecture in Practical Ethics.

Shelby’s research interests include Africana philosophy, social and political philosophy, philosophy of race, and social theory. He spoke to a packed room of students, faculty, and friends on various aspects of the topic of reform/abolition of the prison system, under the title “Anti-Prison Theory: The Limits of Functional Critique”.

Afterwards, students and faculty had the chance to socialize and chat with each other and Professor Shelby at a reception in the department. Take a look at some photos from the event:

Lecture sponsor Ellen Roseman says a few words before Professor Shelby's talk.
Professor Andrew Franklin-Hall makes introductory remarks before Professor Shelby's talk.
It was a packed house in the Jackman Humanities Building's main lecture hall for Professor Shelby's visit.
Tommie Shelby talks on "Anti-Prison Theory: The Limits of Functional Critique".
Tommie Shelby talks on "Anti-Prison Theory: The Limits of Functional Critique".
Tommie Shelby talks on "Anti-Prison Theory: The Limits of Functional Critique".
Tommie Shelby talks on "Anti-Prison Theory: The Limits of Functional Critique".
L: Diana Raffman, Professor and Chair (UTM); R: Martin Pickavé, Professor, Chair (St. George), and Graduate Chair.
L: Lecture sponsor Ellen Roseman, R: Martin Pickavé.
Lecture sponsor Ellen Roseman (centre), with guest speaker Tommie Shelby to her left, surrounded by her family.

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