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Dr. John Berteaux at MPC: Wednesday, May 9, 7:00 - 9:00 PM; Sam Karas Room

The MPC Great Books Program will feature Professor of Philosophy and writer Dr. John Berteaux for its annual Great Books Conversations speaker event. Dr. John Berteaux's speech is entitled "The Great Books as Food for Thought." 

About Our Guest

John Berteaux received a doctorate in Philosophy from the University of California at San Diego in 1999.  He is a retired Professor of Philosophy at California State University Monterey Bay.  He has taught in the Dimensions of Culture Program at the University of California at San Diego, the Department of Philosophy at San Diego State University, and The School of Humanities and Communication at California State University Monterey Bay.  His research specializations are ethics and political philosophy, with a focus on race and the liberal tradition.  John's most recent publication is Black France, Black America: Engaging Historical Narratives an article for the interdisciplinary journal Cosmopolitan Civil Societies.

Dr. Berteaux will speak for about an hour, followed by questions and answers and conversation.    Come to enjoy a casual gathering for great conversation and learning.  

When:
Wednesday, May 9, from 7 - 9 pm

Where:
Sam Karas Room, Library and Technology Center
Monterey Peninsula College
980 Fremont Street
Monterey, CA 93940