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Confident Pluralism: Dr. John Inazu
Thursday March 27
Distinguished law professor and author, Dr. John Inazu, will speak on “Pluralism, Particularity, and Possibility” at Duke University Chapel. The combined lecture and public conversation is the inaugural address in Duke Chapel’s Pluralism Lecture series and is also part of the Provost’s Initiative on Pluralism, Free Inquiry, and Belonging.
Duke Chapel Dean Luke A. Powery has said, “John’s ‘confident’ approach to pluralism recognizes our real, and sometimes challenging, differences while still seeing possibilities for understanding and cooperation. This approach promises to be valuable and timely given our current divisions along so many social, cultural, and political dividing lines.”
Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. A graduate of Duke’s Law School and Pratt School of Engineering (and a PhD from UNC), he is an expert on the First Amendment who writes about how to navigate the complex legal, ethical, and social aspects of contentious issues that divide Americans.
Thursday, March 27
5:50pm – Public lecture by Dr. John Inazu
7:00 pm – Small group conversation moderated by Dr. Jono Quick with light supper in the Chapel’s lounge, lower level
Location: Duke Chapel. We will meet inside the main entrance and sit together for the lecture.
More information and registration HERE.
At the bottom of the registration, you can also see an interesting introductory video by John Inazu.
Registration enables us to save a ticket for you to the public presentation portion of the evening
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Past Conversations
Careers, Callings, and things that Matter: An in-person conversation with Drs. Pat and Brenda Pun
Discerning Truth in a World of Misinformation: We scroll through social media, read news articles, and engage in conversations, but how do we discern what is true and what isn’t?
Achievement without Burnout: How changing our perspectives on time, work, and rest can bring greater peace and more meaningful productivity.
Pursuing Your Passion without Losing Your Soul: An in-person conversation with Dr. & Mrs. Quick about their journey of successes and failures, joys and sorrows, hope and despair.
Calling, Career, and Things that Matter: Finding purpose and meaning in a world of uncertainty, distraction, and competition.
Politics, Morality, and Civility: How to engage well with those who think differently and yet serve the public good.
The Quest for Genuine Friendship: Building true friendship when life is dominated by technology.