Future Bioethics & FOC Reception

October 22, 2008, 7:00pm–8:30pm
Women's City Club, 254 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids, Michigan, View Map

Presented by Ronald Lindsay, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Center for Inquiry

Description

In this presentation Dr. Lindsay will be speaking on his book Future Bioethics: Overcoming Taboos, Myths, and Dogmas. Ronald Lindsay reframes the debates surrounding current controversies in bioethics. Carefully examining and dissecting claims made by many policy makers and ethicists on topics such as assistance in dying, genetic engineering, and embryonic stem cell research, bioethicist Lindsay shows that all too often these claims are based on instinctive reactions, beliefs that lack factual support, and religious or ideological dogma. Through his insightful analysis, Lindsay demonstrates how to achieve pragmatic, progressive solutions to these controversies.

Friends of the Center Reception

Are you a Friend of the Center? We invite you to attend a Friends of the Center reception with Dr. Lindsay from 5:30-6:30pm, prior to the feature presentation. Hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer will be provided. Cost is $5 per person. An RSVP is required to attend the reception: RSVP Here.

If you are not a Friend of the Center – Join today and attend the reception with Dr. Lindsay: Become a Friend of the Center & RSVP Here.

About the Speaker

Ronald A. Lindsay is a bioethicist, lawyer, and chief executive officer and senior research fellow of the Center for Inquiry. He is also executive director of the Council for Secular Humanism. For many years he practiced law in Washington, DC, and was an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and American University, where he taught jurisprudence and philosophy courses. His new book is Future Bioethics: Overcoming Taboos, Myths, and Dogmas.

Additional Details

Copies of Ronal Lindsay’s book Future Bioethics will be available for purchase at this event and a book signing will follow the presentation.

Meetings are open to the Public

After the meeting, join us at Vitale’s Restaurant, 834 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids, MI to socialize. View Map

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Cost: $6.00 or free for Friends of the Center.

Contact: Jennifer Beahan, , 616-698-2342