Conspiracy theory theorist M.R.X Dentith argues that we ought to treat conspiracy theories seriously, and he will offer his thoughts during a campus presentation at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in Riverfront Hall, Room 105.
Dentith is author of “The Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories,” a foundational contribution to the epistemology of conspiracy theories. Dentith’s research interest is in developing both a framework for the investigation of conspiracy theories and the nature of secrecy generally. Dentith has presented at TEDx Christchurch, the Latvian PR Awards, are is a frequent media commentator on the issue of weird beliefs both in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and abroad.
The presentation is sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Institute, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Honors College, the School of Public Service, and the departments of communication, history, philosophy and sociology.
BY: BRADY W MOORE PUBLISHED 3:16 PM / NOVEMBER 28, 2017