Your Life is Your Monastery

David Shaner, Professor of Philosophy and Asian Studies, Furman University
October 12, 2011

High Noon at FYI

2011 Fall Schedule


All FYI lectures begin at noon on Wednesdays and last approximately one hour. The FYI center is located at 612 South Main Street across from Mary's Restaurant at Falls Cottage. For more information, contact Furman's Marketing and Public Relations office at 864-294-2185 or e-mail Marie Newman-Rogers.

September 21

"The Tea Party Chronicles"
Jim Guth, Professor of Political Science, Furman University

The Tea Party has been one of the most powerful social movements of the past two decades, reshaping the Republican Party and dramatically changing the national agenda. But the movement seems to be fragmenting and its popularity waning. What can we expect from the Tea Party in 2012?

September 28

"The Economics of Oil"
Ken Peterson, Professor of Economics, Furman University

Last November, a gallon of regular gasoline in South Carolina cost $2.64 per gallon. Six months later, the price had grown nearly 40 percent to $3.73 per gallon. What are the forces that drive the price at the pump? Dr. Peterson will explain what causes the often wild price fluctuations of oil and gasoline.

October 5

"The New Atheists: Fresh Wrinkles in an Old Debate"
David Rutledge, Professor of Religion, Furman University

In recent years, outspoken atheists like Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens have proven to be much more aggressive and militant than the "Old Atheists." What's new and what's not in the current debates about God?

October 12

"Your Life is Your Monastery"
David Shaner, Professor of Philosophy and Asian Studies, Furman University

What does it mean to "be the best you can be?" Is it possible to live our lives holistically, where intellectual, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs are combined and fulfilled? Dr. Shaner discusses the relationship between organizational change and personal change as presented in his newest book, The Seven Arts of Change.

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Excellent video about how to initiate positive change- relevant for business or individuals. Thanks David Shaner.