Now to Princeton University in new jersey for a look at the bioethics of medical technology aimed at enhancing the physical and mental capabilities that human beings. This is about an hour and a half. We turn rather abruptly from the prescientific to the scientific, from the Human Experience of the human to the scientific account of man, simplifications and what we imagine to be its implications. In book seven, chapter one of the metaphysics, aristotle says, quote, in fact the thing that has been sought both anciently and now and always and is always perplexing is what is being, end quote. Does this question apply to the being that is asking to us . If so, and it seems so, then to paraphrase aristotle, the inquiry and perplexity in early times and now always exist, what is human being . Our panelists are christopher tollison, distinguished professor of philosophy at the university of south carolina. Charles rubin come associate professor of Political Science at Duquesne University and
Now to Princeton University in new jersey for a look at the bioethics of medical technology aimed at enhancing the physical and mental capabilities that human beings. This is about an hour and a half. We turn rather abruptly from the prescientific to the scientific, from the Human Experience of the human to the scientific account of man, simplifications and what we imagine to be its implications. In book seven, chapter one of the metaphysics, aristotle says, quote, in fact the thing that has been sought both anciently and now and always and is always perplexing is what is being, end quote. Does this question apply to the being that is asking to us . If so, and it seems so, then to paraphrase aristotle, the inquiry and perplexity in early times and now always exist, what is human being . Our panelists are christopher tollison, distinguished professor of philosophy at the university of south carolina. Charles rubin come associate professor of Political Science at Duquesne University and
Things brought beauty for coming to the center for Global Development today for this interesting discussion. I think that sound effect was appropriate. For the tension that might exist between the need to deliver humanitarian care when there is an outbreak as serious as the recent Ebola Outbreak in the need to actually learn, learn what works to address that and where the outbreak is of a disease which is emerging that is therapeutic, does not exist and even the vaccine does not exist. In those cases, the need for learning and how can that need for learning be accommodated when the humanitarian need is so great. Our speakers today who will be addressing not point are the leaders of the team at the National Cabinet of science to produce a report recently published on the topic of implementing epidemics. Im going to turn over the podium now to the cochair of that team who is dr. Jerry keusch at Austin University and hes also managing very important and exciting institution recently creat
Evacuation since Superstorm Sandy in 201. Officials are warning people the hurricane could destroy homes and cut power to millions possibly for days. First responders may not be there to help. Were not gonna be able to save you. There is a point of time when well have to Cease Services because it will put the First Responders lives at risk. Reporter if they havent left already, people up and down the coast are preparing for whats to come leaving bare shelves at Grocery Stores and long lines at gas the fuel i need for at least a week. Reporter coastal counties in georgia are being evacuated. And in south carolina, governor Nikki Haley Says 250,000 people have gone inland so far and another 200,000 could leave today. Airports in Fort Lauderdale and miami have closed. Flights have been canceled and National Guard troops are standing by. Bracing for the worst but still hoping it wont come. Reporting in daytona, back to weather not. Lets check in with chloe beardsley. The strong momentum of
Produced in washington, d. C. Every week eye on washington takes you straight to capitol hill for a discussion with nevadas delegation and other leaders about the federal matters that matter to you. Todays topic, they exist to protect the most defenseless among us. A look at what one National Organization does on behalf of your pets and all of nevadas and this nations animals. My very special guest today is mr. Wayne pacelle, the president and ceo of the Humane Society of the United States. Thanks for being here today. Glad to be back with you, marilee. Thank you. Well, whether you are a puppy mill protester, a stop the horse slaughter sympathizer, a dogfight fighter or simply someone who is making sure your dog or cat has a voice in congress and the legislature, this show is for you. And today on eye on Washington Well learn the biggest issues facing nevadas pets and other animals. Well update you on federal animal issues legislation most important to nevadans and regarding them. And