The lecture series by Clint Jones put on by UW-Stevens Point Eco-Socialists has dealt with the themes of “monstrosity” — the stranger, the creature, the monster. In the final talk, we see how we are confronted by ourselves, humanity, as “monster.” This traces back to the way humanity has come to exist on top of, dominant over, nature, the Earth.  Clint makes the strong argument that it is time for us to learn a new way of being in the world, enmeshed in it, part of nature. The role of science should be to learn how the world works, not dominate nor control nor try to “improve” on it and in the end, create monstrosity.

UW-Stevens Point James Baird Callicott Discussion Series
With Dr. Clint Jones, Philosophy Dept.

“Enchantment and the Madness of Science” Part 1
Final Fall Session

“Enchantment and the Madness of Science” Part 2
The witch, the sophist, the scientist.

“Enchantment and the Madness of Science” Part 3 Q & A
Final Fall Session at Collins Classroom Center
at Collins Classroom Center 101

“Enchantment and the Madness of Science” Part 4 Q & A

“Enchantment and the Madness of Science” Part 5 Q & A
Final Fall Session at Collins Classroom Center
at Collins Classroom Center 101