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Western philosophers, scientists among global scholars tackling “wicked problems”

Rotman Institute of Philosophy director Dan Lizotte on why careful thinking across disciplines matters more than ever
Rotman Institute of Philosophy director Dan Lizotte on why careful thinking across disciplines matters more than ever

Megan Stacey

Western’s Rotman Institute of Philosophy recently hosted the Summit on Interdisciplinarity. Presented in partnership with the Centre for Humanities Engaging Science and Society at Durham University in the United Kingdom, the event brought together international scholars to explore what it means to create, support and excel in interdisciplinary research.
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